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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.91, 465.03 and 186.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.91, 465.03 and 186.55 is: 279.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.91 : 465.03 = 186.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.91/465.03 = 186.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.91x = 465.03 × 186.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.91x = 86,750.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,750.18/309.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.92

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