Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.32, 462.45 and 186.55
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 308.32, 462.45 and 186.55 is: 279.81
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
308.32 : 462.45 = 186.55 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
308.32/462.45 = 186.55/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
308.32x = 462.45 × 186.55 - Step 4: Simplify right side
308.32x = 86,269.59 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 86,269.59/308.32 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 279.81
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