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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.91, 463.39 and 92.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.91, 463.39 and 92.49 is: 138.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.91 : 463.39 = 92.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.91/463.39 = 92.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.91x = 463.39 × 92.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.91x = 42,857.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,857.49/308.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.74

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