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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.41, 425.52 and 183.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.41, 425.52 and 183.97 is: 253.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.41 : 425.52 = 183.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.41/425.52 = 183.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.41x = 425.52 × 183.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.41x = 78,283.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,283.45/308.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.83

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