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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.08, 463.61 and 92.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.08, 463.61 and 92.66 is: 138.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.08 : 463.61 = 92.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.08/463.61 = 92.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.08x = 463.61 × 92.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.08x = 42,955.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,955.32/309.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.98

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