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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.69, 424.54 and 183.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.69, 424.54 and 183.30 is: 252.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.69 : 424.54 = 183.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.69/424.54 = 183.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.69x = 424.54 × 183.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.69x = 77,818.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,818.18/307.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.91

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