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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.47, 425.58 and 184.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.47, 425.58 and 184.15 is: 254.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.47 : 425.58 = 184.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.47/425.58 = 184.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.47x = 425.58 × 184.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.47x = 78,370.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,370.64/308.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.06

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