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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.17, 425.26 and 183.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.17, 425.26 and 183.85 is: 253.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.17 : 425.26 = 183.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.17/425.26 = 183.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.17x = 425.26 × 183.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.17x = 78,184.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,184.05/308.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.70

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