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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.30, 463.89 and 103.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.30, 463.89 and 103.86 is: 155.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.30 : 463.89 = 103.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.30/463.89 = 103.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.30x = 463.89 × 103.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.30x = 48,179.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,179.62/309.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.77

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