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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.30, 461.53 and 186.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.30, 461.53 and 186.19 is: 278.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.30 : 461.53 = 186.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.30/461.53 = 186.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.30x = 461.53 × 186.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.30x = 85,933.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,933.08/308.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.73

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