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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.39, 461.07 and 101.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.39, 461.07 and 101.87 is: 152.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.39 : 461.07 = 101.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.39/461.07 = 101.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.39x = 461.07 × 101.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.39x = 46,970.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,970.35/307.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.81

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