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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.56, 464.42 and 93.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.56, 464.42 and 93.14 is: 139.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.56 : 464.42 = 93.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.56/464.42 = 93.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.56x = 464.42 × 93.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.56x = 43,256.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,256.77/309.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.74

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