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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.74, 426.04 and 184.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.74, 426.04 and 184.38 is: 254.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.74 : 426.04 = 184.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.74/426.04 = 184.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.74x = 426.04 × 184.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.74x = 78,551.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,551.20/308.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.43

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