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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.29, 424.02 and 182.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.29, 424.02 and 182.93 is: 252.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.29 : 424.02 = 182.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.29/424.02 = 182.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.29x = 424.02 × 182.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.29x = 77,564.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,564.54/307.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.41

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