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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.46, 461.26 and 91.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.46, 461.26 and 91.06 is: 136.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.46 : 461.26 = 91.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.46/461.26 = 91.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.46x = 461.26 × 91.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.46x = 42,002.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,002.34/307.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.61

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