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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.18, 423.74 and 182.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.18, 423.74 and 182.62 is: 251.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.18 : 423.74 = 182.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.18/423.74 = 182.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.18x = 423.74 × 182.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.18x = 77,383.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,383.40/307.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.92

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