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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.84, 424.86 and 183.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.84, 424.86 and 183.56 is: 253.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.84 : 424.86 = 183.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.84/424.86 = 183.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.84x = 424.86 × 183.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.84x = 77,987.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,987.30/307.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.34

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