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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.12, 462.60 and 187.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.12, 462.60 and 187.44 is: 280.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.12 : 462.60 = 187.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.12/462.60 = 187.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.12x = 462.60 × 187.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.12x = 86,709.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,709.74/309.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.51

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