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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.44, 422.75 and 182.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.44, 422.75 and 182.04 is: 251.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.44 : 422.75 = 182.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.44/422.75 = 182.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.44x = 422.75 × 182.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.44x = 76,956.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,956.28/306.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.13

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