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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.92, 460.25 and 101.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.92, 460.25 and 101.43 is: 152.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.92 : 460.25 = 101.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.92/460.25 = 101.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.92x = 460.25 × 101.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.92x = 46,682.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,682.61/306.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.10

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