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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.82, 461.75 and 91.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.82, 461.75 and 91.41 is: 137.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.82 : 461.75 = 91.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.82/461.75 = 91.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.82x = 461.75 × 91.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.82x = 42,208.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,208.11/307.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.12

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