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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.59, 461.35 and 91.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.59, 461.35 and 91.18 is: 136.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.59 : 461.35 = 91.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.59/461.35 = 91.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.59x = 461.35 × 91.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.59x = 42,063.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,063.13/307.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.75

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