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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.84, 426.10 and 184.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.84, 426.10 and 184.47 is: 254.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.84 : 426.10 = 184.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.84/426.10 = 184.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.84x = 426.10 × 184.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.84x = 78,602.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,602.15/308.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.51

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