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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.20, 425.24 and 183.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.20, 425.24 and 183.90 is: 253.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.20 : 425.24 = 183.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.20/425.24 = 183.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.20x = 425.24 × 183.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.20x = 78,201.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,201.64/308.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.74

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