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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.15, 462.80 and 187.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.15, 462.80 and 187.04 is: 279.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.15 : 462.80 = 187.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.15/462.80 = 187.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.15x = 462.80 × 187.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.15x = 86,558.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,558.86/309.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.99

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