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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.09, 462.04 and 102.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.09, 462.04 and 102.61 is: 153.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.09 : 462.04 = 102.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.09/462.04 = 102.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.09x = 462.04 × 102.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.09x = 47,407.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,407.10/308.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.88

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