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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.75, 464.28 and 187.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.75, 464.28 and 187.98 is: 281.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.75 : 464.28 = 187.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.75/464.28 = 187.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.75x = 464.28 × 187.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.75x = 87,275.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,275.35/309.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.76

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