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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.15, 423.72 and 182.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.15, 423.72 and 182.74 is: 252.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.15 : 423.72 = 182.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.15/423.72 = 182.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.15x = 423.72 × 182.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.15x = 77,431.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,431.86/307.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.09

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