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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.84, 427.43 and 185.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.84, 427.43 and 185.45 is: 255.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.84 : 427.43 = 185.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.84/427.43 = 185.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.84x = 427.43 × 185.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.84x = 79,266.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,266.89/309.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.83

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