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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.57, 424.29 and 183.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.57, 424.29 and 183.14 is: 252.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.57 : 424.29 = 183.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.57/424.29 = 183.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.57x = 424.29 × 183.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.57x = 77,704.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,704.47/307.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.64

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