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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.50, 427.08 and 185.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.50, 427.08 and 185.14 is: 255.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.50 : 427.08 = 185.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.50/427.08 = 185.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.50x = 427.08 × 185.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.50x = 79,069.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,069.59/309.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.48

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