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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.92, 464.80 and 187.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.92, 464.80 and 187.76 is: 281.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.92 : 464.80 = 187.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.92/464.80 = 187.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.92x = 464.80 × 187.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.92x = 87,270.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,270.85/309.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.59

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