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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.94, 427.49 and 185.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.94, 427.49 and 185.55 is: 255.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.94 : 427.49 = 185.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.94/427.49 = 185.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.94x = 427.49 × 185.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.94x = 79,322.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,322.20/309.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.93

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