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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.81, 461.76 and 91.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.81, 461.76 and 91.39 is: 137.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.81 : 461.76 = 91.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.81/461.76 = 91.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.81x = 461.76 × 91.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.81x = 42,200.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,200.25/307.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.10

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