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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.58, 462.82 and 92.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.58, 462.82 and 92.11 is: 138.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.58 : 462.82 = 92.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.58/462.82 = 92.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.58x = 462.82 × 92.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.58x = 42,629.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,629.31/308.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.15

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