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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.88, 426.19 and 184.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.88, 426.19 and 184.52 is: 254.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.88 : 426.19 = 184.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.88/426.19 = 184.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.88x = 426.19 × 184.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.88x = 78,640.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,640.58/308.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.60

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