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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.52, 463.67 and 188.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.52, 463.67 and 188.02 is: 281.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.52 : 463.67 = 188.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.52/463.67 = 188.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.52x = 463.67 × 188.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.52x = 87,175.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,175.97/309.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.65

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