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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.53, 462.84 and 186.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.53, 462.84 and 186.85 is: 280.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.53 : 462.84 = 186.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.53/462.84 = 186.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.53x = 462.84 × 186.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.53x = 86,481.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,481.65/308.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.30

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