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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.60, 461.26 and 91.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.60, 461.26 and 91.14 is: 136.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.60 : 461.26 = 91.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.60/461.26 = 91.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.60x = 461.26 × 91.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.60x = 42,039.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,039.24/307.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.67

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