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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.06, 461.86 and 186.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.06, 461.86 and 186.30 is: 279.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.06 : 461.86 = 186.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.06/461.86 = 186.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.06x = 461.86 × 186.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.06x = 86,044.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,044.52/308.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.31

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