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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.95, 463.50 and 92.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.95, 463.50 and 92.54 is: 138.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.95 : 463.50 = 92.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.95/463.50 = 92.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.95x = 463.50 × 92.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.95x = 42,893.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,893.45/308.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.84

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