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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.95, 427.64 and 185.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.95, 427.64 and 185.55 is: 256.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.95 : 427.64 = 185.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.95/427.64 = 185.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.95x = 427.64 × 185.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.95x = 79,348.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,348.60/309.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.00

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