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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.62, 427.31 and 185.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.62, 427.31 and 185.35 is: 255.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.62 : 427.31 = 185.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.62/427.31 = 185.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.62x = 427.31 × 185.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.62x = 79,201.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,201.30/309.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.81

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