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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.11, 423.80 and 182.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.11, 423.80 and 182.78 is: 252.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.11 : 423.80 = 182.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.11/423.80 = 182.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.11x = 423.80 × 182.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.11x = 77,462.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,462.16/307.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.23

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