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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.40, 464.70 and 187.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.40, 464.70 and 187.90 is: 282.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.40 : 464.70 = 187.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.40/464.70 = 187.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.40x = 464.70 × 187.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.40x = 87,317.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,317.13/309.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.21

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