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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.26, 460.91 and 101.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.26, 460.91 and 101.79 is: 152.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.26 : 460.91 = 101.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.26/460.91 = 101.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.26x = 460.91 × 101.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.26x = 46,915.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,915.52/307.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.69

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