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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.90, 464.74 and 93.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.90, 464.74 and 93.40 is: 140.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.90 : 464.74 = 93.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.90/464.74 = 93.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.90x = 464.74 × 93.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.90x = 43,406.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,406.72/309.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.07

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