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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.92, 463.50 and 92.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.92, 463.50 and 92.52 is: 138.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.92 : 463.50 = 92.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.92/463.50 = 92.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.92x = 463.50 × 92.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.92x = 42,883.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,883.02/308.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.82

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