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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.82, 465.12 and 188.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.82, 465.12 and 188.32 is: 282.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.82 : 465.12 = 188.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.82/465.12 = 188.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.82x = 465.12 × 188.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.82x = 87,591.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,591.40/309.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.72

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