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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.69, 425.88 and 182.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.69, 425.88 and 182.63 is: 251.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.69 : 425.88 = 182.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.69/425.88 = 182.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.69x = 425.88 × 182.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.69x = 77,778.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,778.46/308.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.96

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