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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.41, 462.68 and 92.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.41, 462.68 and 92.00 is: 138.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.41 : 462.68 = 92.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.41/462.68 = 92.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.41x = 462.68 × 92.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.41x = 42,567.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,567.60/308.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.02

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