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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.98, 427.75 and 185.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.98, 427.75 and 185.61 is: 256.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.98 : 427.75 = 185.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.98/427.75 = 185.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.98x = 427.75 × 185.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.98x = 79,393.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,393.41/309.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.13

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