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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.64, 462.92 and 187.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.64, 462.92 and 187.64 is: 281.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.64 : 462.92 = 187.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.64/462.92 = 187.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.64x = 462.92 × 187.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.64x = 86,862.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,862.31/308.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.44

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