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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.95, 463.99 and 187.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.95, 463.99 and 187.84 is: 281.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.95 : 463.99 = 187.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.95/463.99 = 187.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.95x = 463.99 × 187.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.95x = 87,155.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,155.88/309.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.19

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