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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.10, 461.96 and 186.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.10, 461.96 and 186.29 is: 279.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.10 : 461.96 = 186.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.10/461.96 = 186.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.10x = 461.96 × 186.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.10x = 86,056.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,056.68/308.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.32

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