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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.19, 425.40 and 182.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.19, 425.40 and 182.28 is: 251.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.19 : 425.40 = 182.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.19/425.40 = 182.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.19x = 425.40 × 182.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.19x = 77,541.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,541.91/308.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.60

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