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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.15, 462.22 and 91.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.15, 462.22 and 91.73 is: 137.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.15 : 462.22 = 91.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.15/462.22 = 91.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.15x = 462.22 × 91.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.15x = 42,399.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,399.44/308.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.59

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