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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.36, 462.59 and 186.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.36, 462.59 and 186.47 is: 279.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.36 : 462.59 = 186.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.36/462.59 = 186.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.36x = 462.59 × 186.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.36x = 86,259.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,259.85/308.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.74

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