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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.77, 424.65 and 183.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.77, 424.65 and 183.42 is: 253.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.77 : 424.65 = 183.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.77/424.65 = 183.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.77x = 424.65 × 183.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.77x = 77,889.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,889.30/307.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.08

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