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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.41, 425.35 and 184.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.41, 425.35 and 184.07 is: 253.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.41 : 425.35 = 184.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.41/425.35 = 184.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.41x = 425.35 × 184.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.41x = 78,295.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,295.47/308.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.87

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