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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.61, 427.25 and 185.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.61, 427.25 and 185.28 is: 255.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.61 : 427.25 = 185.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.61/427.25 = 185.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.61x = 427.25 × 185.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.61x = 79,160.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,160.88/309.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.68

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