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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.27, 425.34 and 183.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.27, 425.34 and 183.96 is: 253.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.27 : 425.34 = 183.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.27/425.34 = 183.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.27x = 425.34 × 183.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.27x = 78,245.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,245.55/308.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.82

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