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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.44, 462.78 and 92.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.44, 462.78 and 92.02 is: 138.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.44 : 462.78 = 92.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.44/462.78 = 92.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.44x = 462.78 × 92.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.44x = 42,585.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,585.02/308.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.07

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