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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.36, 425.46 and 183.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.36, 425.46 and 183.92 is: 253.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.36 : 425.46 = 183.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.36/425.46 = 183.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.36x = 425.46 × 183.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.36x = 78,250.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,250.60/308.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.76

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