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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.08, 423.78 and 182.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.08, 423.78 and 182.76 is: 252.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.08 : 423.78 = 182.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.08/423.78 = 182.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.08x = 423.78 × 182.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.08x = 77,450.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,450.03/307.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.21

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