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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.52, 464.38 and 187.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.52, 464.38 and 187.87 is: 281.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.52 : 464.38 = 187.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.52/464.38 = 187.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.52x = 464.38 × 187.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.52x = 87,243.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,243.37/309.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.87

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