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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.01, 463.35 and 92.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.01, 463.35 and 92.56 is: 138.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.01 : 463.35 = 92.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.01/463.35 = 92.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.01x = 463.35 × 92.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.01x = 42,887.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,887.68/309.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.79

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