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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.08, 461.95 and 102.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.08, 461.95 and 102.54 is: 153.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.08 : 461.95 = 102.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.08/461.95 = 102.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.08x = 461.95 × 102.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.08x = 47,368.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,368.35/308.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.75

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