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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.54, 462.88 and 92.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.54, 462.88 and 92.12 is: 138.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.54 : 462.88 = 92.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.54/462.88 = 92.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.54x = 462.88 × 92.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.54x = 42,640.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,640.51/308.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.20

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