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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.22, 461.01 and 185.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.22, 461.01 and 185.72 is: 278.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.22 : 461.01 = 185.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.22/461.01 = 185.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.22x = 461.01 × 185.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.22x = 85,618.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,618.78/307.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.69

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