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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.62, 464.37 and 187.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.62, 464.37 and 187.82 is: 281.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.62 : 464.37 = 187.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.62/464.37 = 187.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.62x = 464.37 × 187.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.62x = 87,217.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,217.97/309.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.69

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