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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.51, 425.72 and 184.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.51, 425.72 and 184.25 is: 254.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.51 : 425.72 = 184.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.51/425.72 = 184.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.51x = 425.72 × 184.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.51x = 78,437.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,437.24/308.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.25

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