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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.68, 427.34 and 185.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.68, 427.34 and 185.34 is: 255.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.68 : 427.34 = 185.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.68/427.34 = 185.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.68x = 427.34 × 185.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.68x = 79,203.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,203.20/309.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.76

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