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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.53, 461.40 and 102.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.53, 461.40 and 102.09 is: 153.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.53 : 461.40 = 102.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.53/461.40 = 102.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.53x = 461.40 × 102.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.53x = 47,104.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,104.33/307.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.17

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