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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.30, 463.97 and 103.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.30, 463.97 and 103.87 is: 155.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.30 : 463.97 = 103.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.30/463.97 = 103.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.30x = 463.97 × 103.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.30x = 48,192.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,192.56/309.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.81

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