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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.46, 461.19 and 91.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.46, 461.19 and 91.05 is: 136.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.46 : 461.19 = 91.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.46/461.19 = 91.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.46x = 461.19 × 91.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.46x = 41,991.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,991.35/307.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.58

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