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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.63, 426.03 and 184.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.63, 426.03 and 184.26 is: 254.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.63 : 426.03 = 184.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.63/426.03 = 184.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.63x = 426.03 × 184.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.63x = 78,500.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,500.29/308.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.35

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