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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.62, 463.02 and 187.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.62, 463.02 and 187.66 is: 281.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.62 : 463.02 = 187.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.62/463.02 = 187.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.62x = 463.02 × 187.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.62x = 86,890.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,890.33/308.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.54

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