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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.47, 461.92 and 186.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.47, 461.92 and 186.43 is: 279.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.47 : 461.92 = 186.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.47/461.92 = 186.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.47x = 461.92 × 186.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.47x = 86,114.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,114.82/308.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.17

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