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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.46, 461.64 and 185.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.46, 461.64 and 185.96 is: 279.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.46 : 461.64 = 185.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.46/461.64 = 185.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.46x = 461.64 × 185.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.46x = 85,846.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,846.57/307.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.21

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