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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.74, 461.58 and 91.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.74, 461.58 and 91.30 is: 136.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.74 : 461.58 = 91.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.74/461.58 = 91.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.74x = 461.58 × 91.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.74x = 42,142.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,142.25/307.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.94

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