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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.26, 424.14 and 182.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.26, 424.14 and 182.91 is: 252.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.26 : 424.14 = 182.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.26/424.14 = 182.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.26x = 424.14 × 182.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.26x = 77,579.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,579.45/307.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.49

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