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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.87, 424.66 and 183.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.87, 424.66 and 183.44 is: 253.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.87 : 424.66 = 183.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.87/424.66 = 183.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.87x = 424.66 × 183.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.87x = 77,899.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,899.38/307.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.03

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