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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.87, 460.13 and 101.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.87, 460.13 and 101.38 is: 152.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.87 : 460.13 = 101.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.87/460.13 = 101.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.87x = 460.13 × 101.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.87x = 46,646.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,646.32/306.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.01

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