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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.40, 462.52 and 91.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.40, 462.52 and 91.92 is: 137.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.40 : 462.52 = 91.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.40/462.52 = 91.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.40x = 462.52 × 91.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.40x = 42,514.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,514.84/308.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.86

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