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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.35, 461.48 and 186.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.35, 461.48 and 186.17 is: 279.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.35 : 461.48 = 186.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.35/461.48 = 186.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.35x = 461.48 × 186.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.35x = 85,910.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,910.49/307.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.52

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