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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.85, 424.93 and 183.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.85, 424.93 and 183.52 is: 253.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.85 : 424.93 = 183.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.85/424.93 = 183.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.85x = 424.93 × 183.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.85x = 77,981.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,981.03/307.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.31

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