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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.65, 424.51 and 183.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.65, 424.51 and 183.31 is: 252.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.65 : 424.51 = 183.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.65/424.51 = 183.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.65x = 424.51 × 183.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.65x = 77,816.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,816.93/307.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.94

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