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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.87, 461.88 and 102.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.87, 461.88 and 102.44 is: 153.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.87 : 461.88 = 102.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.87/461.88 = 102.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.87x = 461.88 × 102.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.87x = 47,312.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,312.68/307.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.68

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