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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.25, 463.53 and 187.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.25, 463.53 and 187.48 is: 281.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.25 : 463.53 = 187.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.25/463.53 = 187.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.25x = 463.53 × 187.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.25x = 86,900.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,900.29/309.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.01

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