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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.66, 463.88 and 186.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.66, 463.88 and 186.29 is: 279.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.66 : 463.88 = 186.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.66/463.88 = 186.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.66x = 463.88 × 186.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.66x = 86,417.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,417.97/309.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.07

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