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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.38, 425.62 and 184.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.38, 425.62 and 184.15 is: 254.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.38 : 425.62 = 184.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.38/425.62 = 184.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.38x = 425.62 × 184.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.38x = 78,376.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,376.29/308.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.16

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