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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.82, 427.33 and 185.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.82, 427.33 and 185.38 is: 255.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.82 : 427.33 = 185.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.82/427.33 = 185.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.82x = 427.33 × 185.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.82x = 79,218.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,218.44/309.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.69

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