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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.41, 424.20 and 183.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.41, 424.20 and 183.10 is: 252.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.41 : 424.20 = 183.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.41/424.20 = 183.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.41x = 424.20 × 183.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.41x = 77,671.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,671.02/307.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.66

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