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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.35, 462.53 and 91.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.35, 462.53 and 91.95 is: 137.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.35 : 462.53 = 91.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.35/462.53 = 91.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.35x = 462.53 × 91.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.35x = 42,529.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,529.63/308.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.93

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