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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.81, 463.31 and 185.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.81, 463.31 and 185.39 is: 278.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.81 : 463.31 = 185.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.81/463.31 = 185.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.81x = 463.31 × 185.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.81x = 85,890.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,890.96/308.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.14

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