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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.85, 426.33 and 184.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.85, 426.33 and 184.53 is: 254.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.85 : 426.33 = 184.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.85/426.33 = 184.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.85x = 426.33 × 184.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.85x = 78,670.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,670.67/308.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.72

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