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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.02, 462.09 and 102.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.02, 462.09 and 102.61 is: 153.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.02 : 462.09 = 102.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.02/462.09 = 102.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.02x = 462.09 × 102.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.02x = 47,413.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,413.90/308.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.93

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