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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.03, 423.76 and 182.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.03, 423.76 and 182.76 is: 252.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.03 : 423.76 = 182.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.03/423.76 = 182.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.03x = 423.76 × 182.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.03x = 77,446.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,446.38/307.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.24

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