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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.91, 463.13 and 187.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.91, 463.13 and 187.15 is: 280.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.91 : 463.13 = 187.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.91/463.13 = 187.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.91x = 463.13 × 187.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.91x = 86,672.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,672.46/308.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.58

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