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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.92, 461.82 and 91.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.92, 461.82 and 91.46 is: 137.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.92 : 461.82 = 91.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.92/461.82 = 91.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.92x = 461.82 × 91.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.92x = 42,238.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,238.06/307.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.17

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