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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.59, 427.17 and 185.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.59, 427.17 and 185.21 is: 255.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.59 : 427.17 = 185.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.59/427.17 = 185.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.59x = 427.17 × 185.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.59x = 79,113.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,113.09/309.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.55

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