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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.98, 462.03 and 102.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.98, 462.03 and 102.56 is: 153.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.98 : 462.03 = 102.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.98/462.03 = 102.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.98x = 462.03 × 102.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.98x = 47,387.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,387.82/307.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.86

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