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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.12, 463.62 and 187.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.12, 463.62 and 187.32 is: 280.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.12 : 463.62 = 187.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.12/463.62 = 187.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.12x = 463.62 × 187.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.12x = 86,845.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,845.30/309.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.94

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