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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.32, 461.03 and 101.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.32, 461.03 and 101.89 is: 152.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.32 : 461.03 = 101.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.32/461.03 = 101.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.32x = 461.03 × 101.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.32x = 46,974.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,974.35/307.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.85

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