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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.06, 462.17 and 91.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.06, 462.17 and 91.64 is: 137.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.06 : 462.17 = 91.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.06/462.17 = 91.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.06x = 462.17 × 91.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.06x = 42,352.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,352.64/308.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.48

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