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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.02, 467.90 and 92.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.02, 467.90 and 92.58 is: 138.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.02 : 467.90 = 92.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.02/467.90 = 92.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.02x = 467.90 × 92.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.02x = 43,318.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,318.41/312.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.83

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