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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.94, 461.20 and 185.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.94, 461.20 and 185.94 is: 278.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.94 : 461.20 = 185.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.94/461.20 = 185.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.94x = 461.20 × 185.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.94x = 85,755.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,755.53/307.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.48

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