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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.50, 424.26 and 183.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.50, 424.26 and 183.10 is: 252.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.50 : 424.26 = 183.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.50/424.26 = 183.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.50x = 424.26 × 183.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.50x = 77,680.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,680.95/307.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.62

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