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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.59, 424.35 and 183.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.59, 424.35 and 183.25 is: 252.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.59 : 424.35 = 183.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.59/424.35 = 183.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.59x = 424.35 × 183.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.59x = 77,762.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,762.14/307.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.81

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