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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.72, 464.52 and 187.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.72, 464.52 and 187.68 is: 281.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.72 : 464.52 = 187.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.72/464.52 = 187.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.72x = 464.52 × 187.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.72x = 87,181.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,181.11/309.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.48

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