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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.98, 463.53 and 92.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.98, 463.53 and 92.58 is: 138.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.98 : 463.53 = 92.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.98/463.53 = 92.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.98x = 463.53 × 92.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.98x = 42,913.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,913.61/308.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.89

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