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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.09, 423.77 and 182.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.09, 423.77 and 182.76 is: 252.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.09 : 423.77 = 182.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.09/423.77 = 182.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.09x = 423.77 × 182.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.09x = 77,447.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,447.29/307.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.20

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