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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.80, 425.92 and 184.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.80, 425.92 and 184.48 is: 254.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.80 : 425.92 = 184.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.80/425.92 = 184.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.80x = 425.92 × 184.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.80x = 78,573.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,573.72/308.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.45

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