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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.45, 425.63 and 184.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.45, 425.63 and 184.09 is: 254.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.45 : 425.63 = 184.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.45/425.63 = 184.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.45x = 425.63 × 184.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.45x = 78,355.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,355.75/308.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.03

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