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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.19, 463.67 and 89.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.19, 463.67 and 89.74 is: 134.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.19 : 463.67 = 89.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.19/463.67 = 89.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.19x = 463.67 × 89.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.19x = 41,611.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,611.51/309.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.58

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