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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.18, 423.84 and 182.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.18, 423.84 and 182.74 is: 252.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.18 : 423.84 = 182.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.18/423.84 = 182.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.18x = 423.84 × 182.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.18x = 77,452.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,452.52/307.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.14

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