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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.69, 427.35 and 185.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.69, 427.35 and 185.41 is: 255.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.69 : 427.35 = 185.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.69/427.35 = 185.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.69x = 427.35 × 185.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.69x = 79,234.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,234.96/309.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.86

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