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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.93, 461.80 and 102.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.93, 461.80 and 102.44 is: 153.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.93 : 461.80 = 102.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.93/461.80 = 102.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.93x = 461.80 × 102.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.93x = 47,307.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,307.43/307.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.63

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