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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.39, 460.94 and 185.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.39, 460.94 and 185.62 is: 278.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.39 : 460.94 = 185.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.39/460.94 = 185.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.39x = 460.94 × 185.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.39x = 85,559.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,559.68/307.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.34

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