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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.85, 461.68 and 102.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.85, 461.68 and 102.37 is: 153.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.85 : 461.68 = 102.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.85/461.68 = 102.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.85x = 461.68 × 102.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.85x = 47,259.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,259.62/307.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.51

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