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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.77, 464.58 and 93.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.77, 464.58 and 93.29 is: 139.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.77 : 464.58 = 93.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.77/464.58 = 93.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.77x = 464.58 × 93.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.77x = 43,340.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,340.67/309.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.91

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