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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.02, 462.14 and 186.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.02, 462.14 and 186.36 is: 279.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.02 : 462.14 = 186.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.02/462.14 = 186.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.02x = 462.14 × 186.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.02x = 86,124.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,124.41/308.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.61

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