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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.73, 426.06 and 184.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.73, 426.06 and 184.41 is: 254.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.73 : 426.06 = 184.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.73/426.06 = 184.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.73x = 426.06 × 184.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.73x = 78,569.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,569.72/308.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.49

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