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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.47, 461.16 and 91.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.47, 461.16 and 91.07 is: 136.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.47 : 461.16 = 91.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.47/461.16 = 91.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.47x = 461.16 × 91.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.47x = 41,995.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,995.54/307.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.58

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