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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.99, 461.13 and 186.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.99, 461.13 and 186.07 is: 278.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.99 : 461.13 = 186.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.99/461.13 = 186.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.99x = 461.13 × 186.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.99x = 85,802.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,802.46/307.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.59

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