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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.35, 464.04 and 187.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.35, 464.04 and 187.52 is: 281.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.35 : 464.04 = 187.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.35/464.04 = 187.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.35x = 464.04 × 187.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.35x = 87,014.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,014.46/309.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.28

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