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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.13, 463.69 and 92.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.13, 463.69 and 92.72 is: 139.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.13 : 463.69 = 92.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.13/463.69 = 92.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.13x = 463.69 × 92.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.13x = 42,993.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,993.34/309.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.08

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