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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.09, 425.07 and 183.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.09, 425.07 and 183.78 is: 253.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.09 : 425.07 = 183.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.09/425.07 = 183.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.09x = 425.07 × 183.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.09x = 78,119.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,119.36/308.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.56

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