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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.29, 425.45 and 184.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.29, 425.45 and 184.03 is: 253.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.29 : 425.45 = 184.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.29/425.45 = 184.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.29x = 425.45 × 184.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.29x = 78,295.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,295.56/308.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.97

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