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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.92, 427.58 and 185.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.92, 427.58 and 185.52 is: 255.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.92 : 427.58 = 185.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.92/427.58 = 185.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.92x = 427.58 × 185.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.92x = 79,323.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,323.71/309.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.95

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