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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.07, 462.76 and 185.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.07, 462.76 and 185.29 is: 277.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.07 : 462.76 = 185.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.07/462.76 = 185.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.07x = 462.76 × 185.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.07x = 85,744.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,744.22/309.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.43

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