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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.04, 423.76 and 182.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.04, 423.76 and 182.68 is: 252.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.04 : 423.76 = 182.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.04/423.76 = 182.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.04x = 423.76 × 182.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.04x = 77,412.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,412.48/307.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.13

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