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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.90, 427.80 and 185.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.90, 427.80 and 185.58 is: 256.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.90 : 427.80 = 185.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.90/427.80 = 185.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.90x = 427.80 × 185.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.90x = 79,391.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,391.12/309.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.18

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