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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.48, 462.58 and 92.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.48, 462.58 and 92.01 is: 137.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.48 : 462.58 = 92.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.48/462.58 = 92.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.48x = 462.58 × 92.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.48x = 42,561.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,561.76/308.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.97

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