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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.54, 424.46 and 183.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.54, 424.46 and 183.30 is: 252.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.54 : 424.46 = 183.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.54/424.46 = 183.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.54x = 424.46 × 183.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.54x = 77,803.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,803.74/307.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.99

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