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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.57, 461.18 and 102.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.57, 461.18 and 102.09 is: 153.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.57 : 461.18 = 102.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.57/461.18 = 102.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.57x = 461.18 × 102.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.57x = 47,081.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,081.87/307.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.08

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