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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.28, 424.11 and 183.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.28, 424.11 and 183.02 is: 252.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.28 : 424.11 = 183.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.28/424.11 = 183.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.28x = 424.11 × 183.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.28x = 77,618.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,618.49/307.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.60

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