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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.76, 460.16 and 101.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.76, 460.16 and 101.29 is: 151.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.76 : 460.16 = 101.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.76/460.16 = 101.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.76x = 460.16 × 101.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.76x = 46,609.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,609.61/306.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.94

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