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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.66, 461.50 and 91.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.66, 461.50 and 91.25 is: 136.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.66 : 461.50 = 91.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.66/461.50 = 91.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.66x = 461.50 × 91.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.66x = 42,113.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,113.26/307.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.88

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