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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.38, 461.14 and 102.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.38, 461.14 and 102.00 is: 153.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.38 : 461.14 = 102.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.38/461.14 = 102.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.38x = 461.14 × 102.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.38x = 47,037.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,037.78/307.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.03

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