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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.38, 424.18 and 183.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.38, 424.18 and 183.04 is: 252.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.38 : 424.18 = 183.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.38/424.18 = 183.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.38x = 424.18 × 183.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.38x = 77,638.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,638.87/307.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.59

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