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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.17, 423.79 and 182.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.17, 423.79 and 182.86 is: 252.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.17 : 423.79 = 182.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.17/423.79 = 182.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.17x = 423.79 × 182.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.17x = 77,494.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,494.24/307.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.28

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