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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.82, 426.18 and 184.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.82, 426.18 and 184.44 is: 254.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.82 : 426.18 = 184.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.82/426.18 = 184.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.82x = 426.18 × 184.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.82x = 78,604.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,604.64/308.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.53

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