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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.96, 462.84 and 186.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.96, 462.84 and 186.84 is: 279.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.96 : 462.84 = 186.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.96/462.84 = 186.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.96x = 462.84 × 186.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.96x = 86,477.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,477.03/308.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.90

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