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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.50, 426.91 and 185.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.50, 426.91 and 185.06 is: 255.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.50 : 426.91 = 185.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.50/426.91 = 185.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.50x = 426.91 × 185.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.50x = 79,004.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,004.92/309.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.27

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