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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.26, 462.51 and 186.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.26, 462.51 and 186.61 is: 279.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.26 : 462.51 = 186.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.26/462.51 = 186.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.26x = 462.51 × 186.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.26x = 86,308.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,308.99/308.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.99

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