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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.82, 462.12 and 186.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.82, 462.12 and 186.32 is: 279.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.82 : 462.12 = 186.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.82/462.12 = 186.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.82x = 462.12 × 186.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.82x = 86,102.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,102.20/307.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.72

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