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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.73, 460.04 and 101.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.73, 460.04 and 101.43 is: 152.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.73 : 460.04 = 101.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.73/460.04 = 101.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.73x = 460.04 × 101.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.73x = 46,661.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,661.86/306.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.13

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