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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.56, 463.59 and 187.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.56, 463.59 and 187.52 is: 280.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.56 : 463.59 = 187.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.56/463.59 = 187.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.56x = 463.59 × 187.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.56x = 86,930.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,930.08/309.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.82

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