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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.00, 462.61 and 186.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.00, 462.61 and 186.50 is: 280.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.00 : 462.61 = 186.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.00/462.61 = 186.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.00x = 462.61 × 186.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.00x = 86,278.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,278.15/308.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.12

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