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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.39, 463.96 and 103.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.39, 463.96 and 103.89 is: 155.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.39 : 463.96 = 103.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.39/463.96 = 103.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.39x = 463.96 × 103.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.39x = 48,200.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,200.80/309.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.79

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