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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.72, 460.11 and 101.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.72, 460.11 and 101.28 is: 151.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.72 : 460.11 = 101.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.72/460.11 = 101.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.72x = 460.11 × 101.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.72x = 46,599.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,599.94/306.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.93

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