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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.78, 464.73 and 181.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.78, 464.73 and 181.50 is: 272.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.78 : 464.73 = 181.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.78/464.73 = 181.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.78x = 464.73 × 181.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.78x = 84,348.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,348.50/309.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.29

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