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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.28, 425.48 and 183.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.28, 425.48 and 183.95 is: 253.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.28 : 425.48 = 183.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.28/425.48 = 183.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.28x = 425.48 × 183.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.28x = 78,267.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,267.05/308.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.88

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