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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.73, 426.08 and 184.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.73, 426.08 and 184.40 is: 254.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.73 : 426.08 = 184.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.73/426.08 = 184.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.73x = 426.08 × 184.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.73x = 78,566.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,566.10/308.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.48

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