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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.39, 424.20 and 183.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.39, 424.20 and 183.04 is: 252.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.39 : 424.20 = 183.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.39/424.20 = 183.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.39x = 424.20 × 183.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.39x = 77,645.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,645.57/307.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.60

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