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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.52, 463.19 and 187.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.52, 463.19 and 187.02 is: 280.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.52 : 463.19 = 187.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.52/463.19 = 187.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.52x = 463.19 × 187.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.52x = 86,624.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,624.86/308.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.78

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