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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.51, 426.96 and 185.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.51, 426.96 and 185.13 is: 255.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.51 : 426.96 = 185.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.51/426.96 = 185.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.51x = 426.96 × 185.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.51x = 79,043.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,043.10/309.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.38

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