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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.28, 460.94 and 101.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.28, 460.94 and 101.87 is: 152.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.28 : 460.94 = 101.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.28/460.94 = 101.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.28x = 460.94 × 101.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.28x = 46,953.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,953.14/307.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.80

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