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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.37, 425.35 and 183.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.37, 425.35 and 183.94 is: 253.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.37 : 425.35 = 183.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.37/425.35 = 183.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.37x = 425.35 × 183.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.37x = 78,238.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,238.05/308.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.71

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