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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.94, 462.70 and 186.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.94, 462.70 and 186.94 is: 279.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.94 : 462.70 = 186.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.94/462.70 = 186.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.94x = 462.70 × 186.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.94x = 86,497.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,497.14/308.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.98

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