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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.84, 461.83 and 102.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.84, 461.83 and 102.40 is: 153.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.84 : 461.83 = 102.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.84/461.83 = 102.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.84x = 461.83 × 102.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.84x = 47,291.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,291.39/307.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.62

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