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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.36, 462.46 and 91.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.36, 462.46 and 91.88 is: 137.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.36 : 462.46 = 91.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.36/462.46 = 91.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.36x = 462.46 × 91.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.36x = 42,490.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,490.82/308.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.80

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