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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.31, 425.54 and 184.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.31, 425.54 and 184.01 is: 253.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.31 : 425.54 = 184.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.31/425.54 = 184.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.31x = 425.54 × 184.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.31x = 78,300.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,300.57/308.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.97

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