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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.34, 426.87 and 185.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.34, 426.87 and 185.01 is: 255.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.34 : 426.87 = 185.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.34/426.87 = 185.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.34x = 426.87 × 185.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.34x = 78,975.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,975.22/309.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.30

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