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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.05, 462.08 and 91.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.05, 462.08 and 91.63 is: 137.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.05 : 462.08 = 91.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.05/462.08 = 91.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.05x = 462.08 × 91.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.05x = 42,341.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,341.20/308.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.45

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