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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.37, 461.04 and 76.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.37, 461.04 and 76.25 is: 114.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.37 : 461.04 = 76.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.37/461.04 = 76.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.37x = 461.04 × 76.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.37x = 35,156.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,156.24/307.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.38

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