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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.66, 425.84 and 184.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.66, 425.84 and 184.34 is: 254.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.66 : 425.84 = 184.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.66/425.84 = 184.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.66x = 425.84 × 184.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.66x = 78,499.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,499.49/308.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.33

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