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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.38, 461.01 and 114.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.38, 461.01 and 114.87 is: 172.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.38 : 461.01 = 114.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.38/461.01 = 114.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.38x = 461.01 × 114.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.38x = 52,956.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,956.22/307.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.28

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