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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.92, 463.91 and 187.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.92, 463.91 and 187.79 is: 281.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.92 : 463.91 = 187.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.92/463.91 = 187.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.92x = 463.91 × 187.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.92x = 87,114.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,114.40/309.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.09

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