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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.67, 424.65 and 183.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.67, 424.65 and 183.41 is: 253.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.67 : 424.65 = 183.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.67/424.65 = 183.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.67x = 424.65 × 183.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.67x = 77,882.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,882.02/307.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.13

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