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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.96, 464.94 and 93.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.96, 464.94 and 93.70 is: 140.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.96 : 464.94 = 93.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.96/464.94 = 93.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.96x = 464.94 × 93.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.96x = 43,564.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,564.88/309.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.55

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