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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.56, 425.73 and 184.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.56, 425.73 and 184.16 is: 254.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.56 : 425.73 = 184.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.56/425.73 = 184.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.56x = 425.73 × 184.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.56x = 78,401.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,401.52/308.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.09

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