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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.16, 462.29 and 91.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.16, 462.29 and 91.72 is: 137.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.16 : 462.29 = 91.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.16/462.29 = 91.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.16x = 462.29 × 91.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.16x = 42,401.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,401.24/308.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.59

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