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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.50, 463.96 and 103.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.50, 463.96 and 103.97 is: 155.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.50 : 463.96 = 103.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.50/463.96 = 103.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.50x = 463.96 × 103.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.50x = 48,236.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,236.60/309.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.85

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