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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.63, 424.58 and 183.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.63, 424.58 and 183.36 is: 253.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.63 : 424.58 = 183.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.63/424.58 = 183.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.63x = 424.58 × 183.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.63x = 77,850.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,850.00/307.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.07

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