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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.05, 425.03 and 182.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.05, 425.03 and 182.02 is: 251.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.05 : 425.03 = 182.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.05/425.03 = 182.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.05x = 425.03 × 182.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.05x = 77,363.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,363.96/308.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.14

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