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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.03, 463.76 and 187.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.03, 463.76 and 187.53 is: 281.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.03 : 463.76 = 187.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.03/463.76 = 187.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.03x = 463.76 × 187.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.03x = 86,967.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,967.98/309.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.42

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