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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.60, 461.46 and 91.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.60, 461.46 and 91.17 is: 136.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.60 : 461.46 = 91.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.60/461.46 = 91.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.60x = 461.46 × 91.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.60x = 42,071.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,071.31/307.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.77

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