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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.89, 423.51 and 182.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.89, 423.51 and 182.54 is: 251.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.89 : 423.51 = 182.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.89/423.51 = 182.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.89x = 423.51 × 182.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.89x = 77,307.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,307.52/306.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.91

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