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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.87, 463.33 and 92.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.87, 463.33 and 92.46 is: 138.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.87 : 463.33 = 92.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.87/463.33 = 92.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.87x = 463.33 × 92.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.87x = 42,839.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,839.49/308.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.70

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