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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.75, 427.45 and 185.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.75, 427.45 and 185.41 is: 255.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.75 : 427.45 = 185.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.75/427.45 = 185.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.75x = 427.45 × 185.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.75x = 79,250.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,250.44/309.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.85

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