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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.33, 425.57 and 184.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.33, 425.57 and 184.09 is: 254.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.33 : 425.57 = 184.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.33/425.57 = 184.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.33x = 425.57 × 184.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.33x = 78,340.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,340.46/308.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.08

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