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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.06, 423.55 and 182.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.06, 423.55 and 182.63 is: 251.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.06 : 423.55 = 182.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.06/423.55 = 182.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.06x = 423.55 × 182.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.06x = 77,352.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,352.02/307.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.92

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