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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.99, 463.49 and 92.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.99, 463.49 and 92.57 is: 138.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.99 : 463.49 = 92.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.99/463.49 = 92.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.99x = 463.49 × 92.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.99x = 42,902.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,902.49/308.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.85

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