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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.51, 425.68 and 184.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.51, 425.68 and 184.22 is: 254.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.51 : 425.68 = 184.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.51/425.68 = 184.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.51x = 425.68 × 184.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.51x = 78,420.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,420.69/308.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.19

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