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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.19, 423.77 and 182.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.19, 423.77 and 182.77 is: 252.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.19 : 423.77 = 182.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.19/423.77 = 182.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.19x = 423.77 × 182.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.19x = 77,450.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,450.02/307.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.12

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