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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.44, 461.15 and 185.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.44, 461.15 and 185.67 is: 278.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.44 : 461.15 = 185.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.44/461.15 = 185.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.44x = 461.15 × 185.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.44x = 85,622.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,622.41/307.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.50

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