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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.72, 427.32 and 185.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.72, 427.32 and 185.32 is: 255.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.72 : 427.32 = 185.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.72/427.32 = 185.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.72x = 427.32 × 185.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.72x = 79,190.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,190.94/309.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.69

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