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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.42, 462.62 and 92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.42, 462.62 and 92 is: 138.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.42 : 462.62 = 92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.42/462.62 = 92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.42x = 462.62 × 92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.42x = 42,561.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,561.04/308.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.00

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