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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.50, 461.19 and 102.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.50, 461.19 and 102.06 is: 153.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.50 : 461.19 = 102.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.50/461.19 = 102.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.50x = 461.19 × 102.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.50x = 47,069.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,069.05/307.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.07

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