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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.20, 423.86 and 182.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.20, 423.86 and 182.90 is: 252.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.20 : 423.86 = 182.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.20/423.86 = 182.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.20x = 423.86 × 182.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.20x = 77,523.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,523.99/307.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.36

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