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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.39, 463.35 and 187.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.39, 463.35 and 187.38 is: 280.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.39 : 463.35 = 187.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.39/463.35 = 187.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.39x = 463.35 × 187.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.39x = 86,822.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,822.52/309.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.62

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