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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.58, 425.80 and 184.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.58, 425.80 and 184.21 is: 254.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.58 : 425.80 = 184.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.58/425.80 = 184.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.58x = 425.80 × 184.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.58x = 78,436.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,436.62/308.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.19

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