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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.40, 427.02 and 185.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.40, 427.02 and 185.08 is: 255.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.40 : 427.02 = 185.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.40/427.02 = 185.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.40x = 427.02 × 185.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.40x = 79,032.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,032.86/309.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.44

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