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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.36, 461 and 90.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.36, 461 and 90.94 is: 136.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.36 : 461 = 90.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.36/461 = 90.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.36x = 461 × 90.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.36x = 41,923.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,923.34/307.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.40

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