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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.74, 427.39 and 185.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.74, 427.39 and 185.37 is: 255.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.74 : 427.39 = 185.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.74/427.39 = 185.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.74x = 427.39 × 185.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.74x = 79,223.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,223.91/309.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.78

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