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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.67, 463.53 and 187.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.67, 463.53 and 187.54 is: 280.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.67 : 463.53 = 187.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.67/463.53 = 187.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.67x = 463.53 × 187.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.67x = 86,930.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,930.42/309.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.72

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