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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.20, 462.08 and 186.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.20, 462.08 and 186.44 is: 279.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.20 : 462.08 = 186.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.20/462.08 = 186.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.20x = 462.08 × 186.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.20x = 86,149.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,149.03/308.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.52

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