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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.44, 461.07 and 102.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.44, 461.07 and 102.06 is: 153.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.44 : 461.07 = 102.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.44/461.07 = 102.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.44x = 461.07 × 102.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.44x = 47,056.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,056.80/307.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.06

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