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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.37, 461.03 and 114.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.37, 461.03 and 114.86 is: 172.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.37 : 461.03 = 114.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.37/461.03 = 114.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.37x = 461.03 × 114.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.37x = 52,951.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,951.03/307.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.27

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