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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.95, 424.74 and 183.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.95, 424.74 and 183.60 is: 253.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.95 : 424.74 = 183.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.95/424.74 = 183.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.95x = 424.74 × 183.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.95x = 77,982.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,982.26/307.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.23

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