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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.96, 465 and 93.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.96, 465 and 93.55 is: 140.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.96 : 465 = 93.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.96/465 = 93.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.96x = 465 × 93.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.96x = 43,500.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,500.75/309.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.34

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