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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.20, 426.63 and 178.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.20, 426.63 and 178.19 is: 245.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.20 : 426.63 = 178.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.20/426.63 = 178.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.20x = 426.63 × 178.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.20x = 76,019.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,019.07/309.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.86

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