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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.95, 461.90 and 186.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.95, 461.90 and 186.18 is: 279.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.95 : 461.90 = 186.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.95/461.90 = 186.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.95x = 461.90 × 186.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.95x = 85,993.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,993.30/307.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.25

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