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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.58, 427.13 and 185.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.58, 427.13 and 185.28 is: 255.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.58 : 427.13 = 185.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.58/427.13 = 185.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.58x = 427.13 × 185.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.58x = 79,138.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,138.65/309.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.63

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