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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.83, 424.91 and 183.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.83, 424.91 and 183.53 is: 253.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.83 : 424.91 = 183.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.83/424.91 = 183.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.83x = 424.91 × 183.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.83x = 77,985.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,985.25/307.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.34

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