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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.04, 425.06 and 183.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.04, 425.06 and 183.74 is: 253.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.04 : 425.06 = 183.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.04/425.06 = 183.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.04x = 425.06 × 183.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.04x = 78,100.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,100.52/308.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.54

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