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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.60, 462.86 and 92.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.60, 462.86 and 92.19 is: 138.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.60 : 462.86 = 92.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.60/462.86 = 92.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.60x = 462.86 × 92.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.60x = 42,671.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,671.06/308.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.27

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