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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.10, 423.80 and 182.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.10, 423.80 and 182.75 is: 252.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.10 : 423.80 = 182.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.10/423.80 = 182.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.10x = 423.80 × 182.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.10x = 77,447.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,447.10/307.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.19

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