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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.56, 461.56 and 185.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.56, 461.56 and 185.88 is: 278.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.56 : 461.56 = 185.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.56/461.56 = 185.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.56x = 461.56 × 185.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.56x = 85,794.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,794.77/307.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.95

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