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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.86, 427.70 and 185.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.86, 427.70 and 185.56 is: 256.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.86 : 427.70 = 185.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.86/427.70 = 185.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.86x = 427.70 × 185.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.86x = 79,364.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,364.01/309.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.13

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