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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.89, 424.71 and 183.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.89, 424.71 and 183.51 is: 253.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.89 : 424.71 = 183.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.89/424.71 = 183.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.89x = 424.71 × 183.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.89x = 77,938.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,938.53/307.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.14

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