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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.62, 461.37 and 185.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.62, 461.37 and 185.82 is: 278.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.62 : 461.37 = 185.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.62/461.37 = 185.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.62x = 461.37 × 185.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.62x = 85,731.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,731.77/307.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.69

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