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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.89, 427.72 and 185.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.89, 427.72 and 185.63 is: 256.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.89 : 427.72 = 185.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.89/427.72 = 185.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.89x = 427.72 × 185.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.89x = 79,397.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,397.66/309.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.21

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