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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.75, 426.02 and 184.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.75, 426.02 and 184.37 is: 254.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.75 : 426.02 = 184.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.75/426.02 = 184.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.75x = 426.02 × 184.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.75x = 78,542.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,542.26/308.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.39

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