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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.09, 459.02 and 100.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.09, 459.02 and 100.62 is: 150.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.09 : 459.02 = 100.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.09/459.02 = 100.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.09x = 459.02 × 100.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.09x = 46,183.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,183.79/306.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.89

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