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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.43, 426.89 and 185.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.43, 426.89 and 185.04 is: 255.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.43 : 426.89 = 185.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.43/426.89 = 185.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.43x = 426.89 × 185.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.43x = 78,990.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,990.80/309.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.28

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