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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.73, 423.25 and 182.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.73, 423.25 and 182.39 is: 251.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.73 : 423.25 = 182.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.73/423.25 = 182.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.73x = 423.25 × 182.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.73x = 77,197.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,197.17/306.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.68

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