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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.29, 460.92 and 76.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.29, 460.92 and 76.18 is: 114.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.29 : 460.92 = 76.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.29/460.92 = 76.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.29x = 460.92 × 76.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.29x = 35,112.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,112.89/307.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.27

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