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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.19, 462.12 and 102.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.19, 462.12 and 102.66 is: 153.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.19 : 462.12 = 102.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.19/462.12 = 102.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.19x = 462.12 × 102.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.19x = 47,441.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,441.24/308.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.94

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