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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.41, 461.12 and 90.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.41, 461.12 and 90.99 is: 136.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.41 : 461.12 = 90.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.41/461.12 = 90.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.41x = 461.12 × 90.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.41x = 41,956.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,956.85/307.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.49

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