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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.03, 461.98 and 102.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.03, 461.98 and 102.56 is: 153.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.03 : 461.98 = 102.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.03/461.98 = 102.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.03x = 461.98 × 102.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.03x = 47,378.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,378.10/308.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.81

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