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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.61, 462.82 and 103.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.61, 462.82 and 103.13 is: 154.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.61 : 462.82 = 103.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.61/462.82 = 103.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.61x = 462.82 × 103.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.61x = 47,731.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,731.06/308.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.66

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