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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.55, 462.82 and 92.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.55, 462.82 and 92.13 is: 138.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.55 : 462.82 = 92.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.55/462.82 = 92.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.55x = 462.82 × 92.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.55x = 42,639.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,639.61/308.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.19

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