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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.80, 424.72 and 183.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.80, 424.72 and 183.43 is: 253.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.80 : 424.72 = 183.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.80/424.72 = 183.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.80x = 424.72 × 183.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.80x = 77,903.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,903.35/307.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.10

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