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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.85, 465.08 and 188.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.85, 465.08 and 188.35 is: 282.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.85 : 465.08 = 188.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.85/465.08 = 188.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.85x = 465.08 × 188.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.85x = 87,595.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,595.71/309.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.71

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