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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.71, 463.13 and 92.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.71, 463.13 and 92.30 is: 138.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.71 : 463.13 = 92.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.71/463.13 = 92.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.71x = 463.13 × 92.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.71x = 42,746.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,746.90/308.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.47

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