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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.86, 464.80 and 93.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.86, 464.80 and 93.46 is: 140.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.86 : 464.80 = 93.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.86/464.80 = 93.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.86x = 464.80 × 93.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.86x = 43,440.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,440.21/309.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.19

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