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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.88, 461.81 and 79.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.88, 461.81 and 79.88 is: 119.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.88 : 461.81 = 79.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.88/461.81 = 79.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.88x = 461.81 × 79.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.88x = 36,889.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,889.38/307.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.82

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