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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.99, 464.13 and 188.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.99, 464.13 and 188.07 is: 281.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.99 : 464.13 = 188.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.99/464.13 = 188.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.99x = 464.13 × 188.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.99x = 87,288.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,288.93/309.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.59

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