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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.52, 462.83 and 92.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.52, 462.83 and 92.12 is: 138.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.52 : 462.83 = 92.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.52/462.83 = 92.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.52x = 462.83 × 92.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.52x = 42,633.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,633.12/308.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.19

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