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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.61, 427.31 and 185.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.61, 427.31 and 185.34 is: 255.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.61 : 427.31 = 185.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.61/427.31 = 185.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.61x = 427.31 × 185.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.61x = 79,199.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,199.01/309.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.80

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