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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.76, 461.62 and 185.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.76, 461.62 and 185.99 is: 278.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.76 : 461.62 = 185.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.76/461.62 = 185.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.76x = 461.62 × 185.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.76x = 85,853.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,853.58/307.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.97

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