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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.68, 463.88 and 187.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.68, 463.88 and 187.64 is: 281.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.68 : 463.88 = 187.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.68/463.88 = 187.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.68x = 463.88 × 187.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.68x = 87,042.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,042.44/309.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.07

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