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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.65, 464.25 and 187.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.65, 464.25 and 187.89 is: 281.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.65 : 464.25 = 187.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.65/464.25 = 187.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.65x = 464.25 × 187.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.65x = 87,230.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,230.38/309.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.70

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