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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.10, 463.52 and 92.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.10, 463.52 and 92.62 is: 138.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.10 : 463.52 = 92.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.10/463.52 = 92.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.10x = 463.52 × 92.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.10x = 42,931.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,931.22/309.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.89

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