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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.56, 425.61 and 184.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.56, 425.61 and 184.13 is: 253.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.56 : 425.61 = 184.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.56/425.61 = 184.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.56x = 425.61 × 184.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.56x = 78,367.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,367.57/308.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.98

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