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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.86, 461.91 and 115.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.86, 461.91 and 115.50 is: 173.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.86 : 461.91 = 115.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.86/461.91 = 115.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.86x = 461.91 × 115.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.86x = 53,350.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,350.61/307.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.30

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