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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.94, 464.91 and 90.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.94, 464.91 and 90.55 is: 135.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.94 : 464.91 = 90.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.94/464.91 = 90.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.94x = 464.91 × 90.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.94x = 42,097.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,097.60/309.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.83

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