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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.08, 425.13 and 183.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.08, 425.13 and 183.75 is: 253.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.08 : 425.13 = 183.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.08/425.13 = 183.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.08x = 425.13 × 183.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.08x = 78,117.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,117.64/308.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.56

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