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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.73, 462.27 and 186.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.73, 462.27 and 186.82 is: 279.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.73 : 462.27 = 186.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.73/462.27 = 186.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.73x = 462.27 × 186.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.73x = 86,361.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,361.28/308.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.73

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