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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.91, 426.25 and 184.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.91, 426.25 and 184.57 is: 254.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.91 : 426.25 = 184.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.91/426.25 = 184.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.91x = 426.25 × 184.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.91x = 78,672.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,672.96/308.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.68

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