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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.63, 424.43 and 183.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.63, 424.43 and 183.23 is: 252.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.63 : 424.43 = 183.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.63/424.43 = 183.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.63x = 424.43 × 183.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.63x = 77,766.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,766.19/307.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.80

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