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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.92, 463.39 and 92.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.92, 463.39 and 92.51 is: 138.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.92 : 463.39 = 92.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.92/463.39 = 92.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.92x = 463.39 × 92.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.92x = 42,868.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,868.21/308.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.77

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