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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.82, 427.56 and 185.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.82, 427.56 and 185.46 is: 255.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.82 : 427.56 = 185.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.82/427.56 = 185.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.82x = 427.56 × 185.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.82x = 79,295.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,295.28/309.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.94

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