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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.75, 427.36 and 185.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.75, 427.36 and 185.35 is: 255.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.75 : 427.36 = 185.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.75/427.36 = 185.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.75x = 427.36 × 185.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.75x = 79,211.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,211.18/309.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.73

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