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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.20, 462 and 102.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.20, 462 and 102.62 is: 153.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.20 : 462 = 102.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.20/462 = 102.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.20x = 462 × 102.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.20x = 47,411.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,411.60/308.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.84

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