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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.67, 459.99 and 101.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.67, 459.99 and 101.37 is: 152.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.67 : 459.99 = 101.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.67/459.99 = 101.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.67x = 459.99 × 101.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.67x = 46,629.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,629.19/306.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.05

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