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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.51, 464.27 and 93.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.51, 464.27 and 93.06 is: 139.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.51 : 464.27 = 93.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.51/464.27 = 93.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.51x = 464.27 × 93.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.51x = 43,204.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,204.97/309.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.59

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