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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.91, 424.77 and 183.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.91, 424.77 and 183.50 is: 253.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.91 : 424.77 = 183.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.91/424.77 = 183.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.91x = 424.77 × 183.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.91x = 77,943.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,943.63/307.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.14

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