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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.32, 462.58 and 186.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.32, 462.58 and 186.66 is: 280.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.32 : 462.58 = 186.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.32/462.58 = 186.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.32x = 462.58 × 186.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.32x = 86,345.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,345.18/308.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.05

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