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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.03, 462.05 and 91.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.03, 462.05 and 91.61 is: 137.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.03 : 462.05 = 91.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.03/462.05 = 91.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.03x = 462.05 × 91.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.03x = 42,328.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,328.40/308.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.42

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