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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.20, 462.14 and 91.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.20, 462.14 and 91.73 is: 137.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.20 : 462.14 = 91.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.20/462.14 = 91.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.20x = 462.14 × 91.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.20x = 42,392.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,392.10/308.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.55

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