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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.48, 461.22 and 91.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.48, 461.22 and 91.06 is: 136.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.48 : 461.22 = 91.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.48/461.22 = 91.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.48x = 461.22 × 91.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.48x = 41,998.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,998.69/307.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.59

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