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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.95, 423.50 and 182.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.95, 423.50 and 182.61 is: 251.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.95 : 423.50 = 182.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.95/423.50 = 182.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.95x = 423.50 × 182.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.95x = 77,334.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,334.42/306.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.95

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