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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.32, 426.82 and 185.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.32, 426.82 and 185.03 is: 255.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.32 : 426.82 = 185.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.32/426.82 = 185.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.32x = 426.82 × 185.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.32x = 78,976.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,976.26/309.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.32

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