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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.46, 464.13 and 92.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.46, 464.13 and 92.98 is: 139.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.46 : 464.13 = 92.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.46/464.13 = 92.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.46x = 464.13 × 92.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.46x = 43,154.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,154.81/309.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.45

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