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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.73, 461.90 and 186.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.73, 461.90 and 186.23 is: 279.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.73 : 461.90 = 186.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.73/461.90 = 186.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.73x = 461.90 × 186.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.73x = 86,021.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,021.26/307.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.53

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