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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.62, 461.39 and 102.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.62, 461.39 and 102.19 is: 153.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.62 : 461.39 = 102.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.62/461.39 = 102.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.62x = 461.39 × 102.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.62x = 47,147.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,147.78/307.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.27

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