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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.04, 460.50 and 101.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.04, 460.50 and 101.57 is: 152.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.04 : 460.50 = 101.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.04/460.50 = 101.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.04x = 460.50 × 101.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.04x = 46,772.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,772.99/307.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.34

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