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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.57, 425.55 and 184.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.57, 425.55 and 184.19 is: 254.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.57 : 425.55 = 184.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.57/425.55 = 184.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.57x = 425.55 × 184.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.57x = 78,381.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,381.22/308.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.01

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