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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.89, 461.61 and 186.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.89, 461.61 and 186.13 is: 279.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.89 : 461.61 = 186.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.89/461.61 = 186.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.89x = 461.61 × 186.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.89x = 85,916.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,916.70/307.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.05

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