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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.89, 426.38 and 184.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.89, 426.38 and 184.59 is: 254.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.89 : 426.38 = 184.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.89/426.38 = 184.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.89x = 426.38 × 184.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.89x = 78,705.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,705.48/308.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.80

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