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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.12, 461.98 and 102.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.12, 461.98 and 102.63 is: 153.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.12 : 461.98 = 102.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.12/461.98 = 102.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.12x = 461.98 × 102.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.12x = 47,413.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,413.01/308.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.88

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