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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.63, 425.97 and 184.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.63, 425.97 and 184.34 is: 254.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.63 : 425.97 = 184.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.63/425.97 = 184.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.63x = 425.97 × 184.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.63x = 78,522.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,522.09/308.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.42

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