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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308, 461.99 and 76.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308, 461.99 and 76.89 is: 115.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308 : 461.99 = 76.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308/461.99 = 76.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308x = 461.99 × 76.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308x = 35,522.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,522.41/308
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.33

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