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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.80, 461.10 and 185.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.80, 461.10 and 185.70 is: 278.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.80 : 461.10 = 185.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.80/461.10 = 185.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.80x = 461.10 × 185.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.80x = 85,626.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,626.27/307.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.19

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