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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.30, 462.14 and 185.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.30, 462.14 and 185.99 is: 278.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.30 : 462.14 = 185.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.30/462.14 = 185.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.30x = 462.14 × 185.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.30x = 85,953.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,953.42/308.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.80

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