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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.52, 424.37 and 183.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.52, 424.37 and 183.27 is: 252.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.52 : 424.37 = 183.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.52/424.37 = 183.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.52x = 424.37 × 183.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.52x = 77,774.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,774.29/307.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.91

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