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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.49, 425.77 and 184.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.49, 425.77 and 184.23 is: 254.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.49 : 425.77 = 184.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.49/425.77 = 184.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.49x = 425.77 × 184.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.49x = 78,439.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,439.61/308.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.27

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