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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.85, 426.32 and 184.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.85, 426.32 and 184.52 is: 254.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.85 : 426.32 = 184.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.85/426.32 = 184.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.85x = 426.32 × 184.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.85x = 78,661.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,661.51/308.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.69

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