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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.04, 462.15 and 91.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.04, 462.15 and 91.62 is: 137.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.04 : 462.15 = 91.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.04/462.15 = 91.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.04x = 462.15 × 91.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.04x = 42,342.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,342.18/308.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.46

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