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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.47, 426.86 and 185.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.47, 426.86 and 185.05 is: 255.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.47 : 426.86 = 185.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.47/426.86 = 185.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.47x = 426.86 × 185.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.47x = 78,989.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,989.39/309.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.24

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