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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.61, 424.47 and 183.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.61, 424.47 and 183.28 is: 252.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.61 : 424.47 = 183.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.61/424.47 = 183.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.61x = 424.47 × 183.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.61x = 77,796.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,796.86/307.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.91

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