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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.53, 464.34 and 187.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.53, 464.34 and 187.85 is: 281.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.53 : 464.34 = 187.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.53/464.34 = 187.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.53x = 464.34 × 187.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.53x = 87,226.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,226.27/309.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.80

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