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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.05, 461.91 and 102.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.05, 461.91 and 102.54 is: 153.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.05 : 461.91 = 102.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.05/461.91 = 102.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.05x = 461.91 × 102.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.05x = 47,364.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,364.25/308.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.76

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