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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.73, 424.71 and 183.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.73, 424.71 and 183.40 is: 253.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.73 : 424.71 = 183.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.73/424.71 = 183.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.73x = 424.71 × 183.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.73x = 77,891.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,891.81/307.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.12

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