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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.40, 463.58 and 187.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.40, 463.58 and 187.29 is: 280.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.40 : 463.58 = 187.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.40/463.58 = 187.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.40x = 463.58 × 187.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.40x = 86,823.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,823.90/309.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.62

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