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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.25, 425.30 and 183.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.25, 425.30 and 183.86 is: 253.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.25 : 425.30 = 183.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.25/425.30 = 183.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.25x = 425.30 × 183.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.25x = 78,192.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,192.61/308.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.67

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