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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.07, 463.63 and 100.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.07, 463.63 and 100.85 is: 151.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.07 : 463.63 = 100.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.07/463.63 = 100.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.07x = 463.63 × 100.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.07x = 46,754.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,754.52/309.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.28

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