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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.44, 464.14 and 93.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.44, 464.14 and 93.02 is: 139.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.44 : 464.14 = 93.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.44/464.14 = 93.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.44x = 464.14 × 93.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.44x = 43,174.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,174.30/309.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.52

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