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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.53, 427.19 and 185.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.53, 427.19 and 185.19 is: 255.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.53 : 427.19 = 185.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.53/427.19 = 185.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.53x = 427.19 × 185.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.53x = 79,111.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,111.32/309.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.59

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