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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.34, 460.96 and 101.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.34, 460.96 and 101.86 is: 152.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.34 : 460.96 = 101.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.34/460.96 = 101.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.34x = 460.96 × 101.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.34x = 46,953.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,953.39/307.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.77

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