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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.48, 463.74 and 187.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.48, 463.74 and 187.44 is: 280.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.48 : 463.74 = 187.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.48/463.74 = 187.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.48x = 463.74 × 187.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.48x = 86,923.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,923.43/309.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.87

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