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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.42, 461.14 and 91.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.42, 461.14 and 91.01 is: 136.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.42 : 461.14 = 91.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.42/461.14 = 91.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.42x = 461.14 × 91.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.42x = 41,969.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,969.28/307.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.52

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