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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.20, 464.62 and 187.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.20, 464.62 and 187.48 is: 281.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.20 : 464.62 = 187.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.20/464.62 = 187.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.20x = 464.62 × 187.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.20x = 87,106.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,106.96/309.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.72

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