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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.79, 427.55 and 185.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.79, 427.55 and 185.52 is: 256.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.79 : 427.55 = 185.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.79/427.55 = 185.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.79x = 427.55 × 185.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.79x = 79,316.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,316.54/309.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.04

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