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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.10, 425.23 and 183.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.10, 425.23 and 183.86 is: 253.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.10 : 425.23 = 183.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.10/425.23 = 183.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.10x = 425.23 × 183.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.10x = 78,180.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,180.20/308.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.75

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