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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.31, 464.05 and 185.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.31, 464.05 and 185.89 is: 278.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.31 : 464.05 = 185.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.31/464.05 = 185.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.31x = 464.05 × 185.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.31x = 86,262.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,262.25/309.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.89

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