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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.39, 426.78 and 185.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.39, 426.78 and 185.01 is: 255.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.39 : 426.78 = 185.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.39/426.78 = 185.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.39x = 426.78 × 185.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.39x = 78,958.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,958.57/309.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.21

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