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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.88, 461.75 and 88.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.88, 461.75 and 88.50 is: 132.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.88 : 461.75 = 88.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.88/461.75 = 88.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.88x = 461.75 × 88.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.88x = 40,866.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,866.50/307.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.74

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