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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.68, 462.79 and 186.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.68, 462.79 and 186.91 is: 280.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.68 : 462.79 = 186.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.68/462.79 = 186.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.68x = 462.79 × 186.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.68x = 86,499.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,499.14/308.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.22

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