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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.60, 461.42 and 91.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.60, 461.42 and 91.20 is: 136.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.60 : 461.42 = 91.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.60/461.42 = 91.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.60x = 461.42 × 91.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.60x = 42,081.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,081.50/307.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.81

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