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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.37, 460.88 and 101.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.37, 460.88 and 101.88 is: 152.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.37 : 460.88 = 101.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.37/460.88 = 101.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.37x = 460.88 × 101.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.37x = 46,953.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,953.95/307.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.76

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