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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.57, 461.37 and 91.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.57, 461.37 and 91.15 is: 136.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.57 : 461.37 = 91.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.57/461.37 = 91.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.57x = 461.37 × 91.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.57x = 42,052.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,052.72/307.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.73

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