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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.80, 423.44 and 182.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.80, 423.44 and 182.53 is: 251.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.80 : 423.44 = 182.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.80/423.44 = 182.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.80x = 423.44 × 182.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.80x = 77,287.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,287.47/306.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.92

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