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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.10, 463.71 and 187.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.10, 463.71 and 187.22 is: 280.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.10 : 463.71 = 187.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.10/463.71 = 187.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.10x = 463.71 × 187.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.10x = 86,815.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,815.79/309.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.87

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