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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.28, 460.89 and 90.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.28, 460.89 and 90.86 is: 136.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.28 : 460.89 = 90.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.28/460.89 = 90.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.28x = 460.89 × 90.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.28x = 41,874.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,874.16/307.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.27

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