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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.64, 462.96 and 187.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.64, 462.96 and 187.68 is: 281.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.64 : 462.96 = 187.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.64/462.96 = 187.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.64x = 462.96 × 187.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.64x = 86,888.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,888.33/308.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.52

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