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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.33, 426.88 and 185.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.33, 426.88 and 185.08 is: 255.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.33 : 426.88 = 185.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.33/426.88 = 185.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.33x = 426.88 × 185.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.33x = 79,006.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,006.95/309.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.41

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