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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.81, 464.72 and 93.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.81, 464.72 and 93.39 is: 140.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.81 : 464.72 = 93.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.81/464.72 = 93.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.81x = 464.72 × 93.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.81x = 43,400.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,400.20/309.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.09

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