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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.91, 423.49 and 182.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.91, 423.49 and 182.57 is: 251.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.91 : 423.49 = 182.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.91/423.49 = 182.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.91x = 423.49 × 182.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.91x = 77,316.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,316.57/306.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.92

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