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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.01, 423.53 and 182.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.01, 423.53 and 182.60 is: 251.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.01 : 423.53 = 182.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.01/423.53 = 182.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.01x = 423.53 × 182.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.01x = 77,335.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,335.82/307.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.90

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