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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.88, 424.81 and 183.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.88, 424.81 and 183.52 is: 253.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.88 : 424.81 = 183.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.88/424.81 = 183.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.88x = 424.81 × 183.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.88x = 77,962.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,962.58/307.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.22

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