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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.98, 461.88 and 186.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.98, 461.88 and 186.12 is: 279.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.98 : 461.88 = 186.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.98/461.88 = 186.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.98x = 461.88 × 186.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.98x = 85,965.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,965.11/307.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.13

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