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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.35, 425.57 and 184.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.35, 425.57 and 184.07 is: 254.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.35 : 425.57 = 184.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.35/425.57 = 184.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.35x = 425.57 × 184.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.35x = 78,333.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,333.75/308.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.05

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