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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.76, 464.62 and 187.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.76, 464.62 and 187.99 is: 281.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.76 : 464.62 = 187.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.76/464.62 = 187.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.76x = 464.62 × 187.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.76x = 87,343.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,343.91/309.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.97

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