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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.01, 462.02 and 91.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.01, 462.02 and 91.61 is: 137.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.01 : 462.02 = 91.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.01/462.02 = 91.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.01x = 462.02 × 91.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.01x = 42,325.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,325.65/308.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.42

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