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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.99, 427.83 and 185.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.99, 427.83 and 185.68 is: 256.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.99 : 427.83 = 185.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.99/427.83 = 185.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.99x = 427.83 × 185.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.99x = 79,439.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,439.76/309.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.27

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