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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.82, 427.59 and 185.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.82, 427.59 and 185.50 is: 256.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.82 : 427.59 = 185.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.82/427.59 = 185.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.82x = 427.59 × 185.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.82x = 79,317.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,317.95/309.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.01

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