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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

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.32 : 462.45 = 186.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.32/462.45 = 186.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.32x = 462.45 × 186.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.32x = 86,269.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,269.59/308.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.81

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