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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.87, 464.61 and 187.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.87, 464.61 and 187.95 is: 281.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.87 : 464.61 = 187.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.87/464.61 = 187.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.87x = 464.61 × 187.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.87x = 87,323.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,323.45/309.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.81

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