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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.62, 461.42 and 185.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.62, 461.42 and 185.92 is: 278.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.62 : 461.42 = 185.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.62/461.42 = 185.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.62x = 461.42 × 185.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.62x = 85,787.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,787.21/307.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.87

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