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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.69, 464.58 and 186.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.69, 464.58 and 186.39 is: 279.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.69 : 464.58 = 186.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.69/464.58 = 186.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.69x = 464.58 × 186.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.69x = 86,593.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,593.07/309.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.61

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