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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.54, 462.74 and 92.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.54, 462.74 and 92.09 is: 138.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.54 : 462.74 = 92.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.54/462.74 = 92.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.54x = 462.74 × 92.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.54x = 42,610.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,610.95/308.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.11

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