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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.64, 462.05 and 186.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.64, 462.05 and 186.54 is: 279.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.64 : 462.05 = 186.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.64/462.05 = 186.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.64x = 462.05 × 186.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.64x = 86,190.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,190.81/308.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.26

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