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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.44, 462.77 and 185.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.44, 462.77 and 185.12 is: 277.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.44 : 462.77 = 185.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.44/462.77 = 185.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.44x = 462.77 × 185.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.44x = 85,664.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,664.74/308.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.74

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