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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.11, 460.70 and 101.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.11, 460.70 and 101.81 is: 152.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.11 : 460.70 = 101.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.11/460.70 = 101.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.11x = 460.70 × 101.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.11x = 46,901.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,901.05/307.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.72

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