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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.42, 424.14 and 183.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.42, 424.14 and 183.10 is: 252.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.42 : 424.14 = 183.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.42/424.14 = 183.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.42x = 424.14 × 183.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.42x = 77,660.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,660.03/307.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.62

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