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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.02, 463.46 and 92.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.02, 463.46 and 92.52 is: 138.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.02 : 463.46 = 92.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.02/463.46 = 92.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.02x = 463.46 × 92.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.02x = 42,878.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,878.86/309.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.76

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