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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.43, 462.58 and 92.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.43, 462.58 and 92.03 is: 138.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.43 : 462.58 = 92.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.43/462.58 = 92.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.43x = 462.58 × 92.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.43x = 42,568.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,568.69/308.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.02

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