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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.38, 424.12 and 183.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.38, 424.12 and 183.09 is: 252.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.38 : 424.12 = 183.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.38/424.12 = 183.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.38x = 424.12 × 183.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.38x = 77,653.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,653.61/307.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.63

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