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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.97, 423.51 and 182.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.97, 423.51 and 182.65 is: 251.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.97 : 423.51 = 182.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.97/423.51 = 182.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.97x = 423.51 × 182.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.97x = 77,354.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,354.18/306.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.99

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