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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.63, 464.43 and 104.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.63, 464.43 and 104.13 is: 156.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.63 : 464.43 = 104.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.63/464.43 = 104.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.63x = 464.43 × 104.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.63x = 48,361.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,361.10/309.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.19

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