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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.09, 424.97 and 183.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.09, 424.97 and 183.66 is: 253.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.09 : 424.97 = 183.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.09/424.97 = 183.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.09x = 424.97 × 183.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.09x = 78,048.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,048.17/308.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.33

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