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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.35, 460.87 and 90.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.35, 460.87 and 90.90 is: 136.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.35 : 460.87 = 90.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.35/460.87 = 90.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.35x = 460.87 × 90.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.35x = 41,892.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,892.86/307.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.30

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