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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.02, 461.43 and 185.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.02, 461.43 and 185.98 is: 278.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.02 : 461.43 = 185.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.02/461.43 = 185.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.02x = 461.43 × 185.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.02x = 85,816.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,816.75/308.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.61

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