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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.56, 424.35 and 183.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.56, 424.35 and 183.16 is: 252.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.56 : 424.35 = 183.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.56/424.35 = 183.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.56x = 424.35 × 183.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.56x = 77,723.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,723.03/307.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.71

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