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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.16, 425.12 and 183.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.16, 425.12 and 183.75 is: 253.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.16 : 425.12 = 183.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.16/425.12 = 183.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.16x = 425.12 × 183.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.16x = 78,113.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,113.22/308.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.48

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