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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.95, 464.96 and 93.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.95, 464.96 and 93.53 is: 140.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.95 : 464.96 = 93.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.95/464.96 = 93.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.95x = 464.96 × 93.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.95x = 43,484.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,484.92/309.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.30

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