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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.91, 426.33 and 184.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.91, 426.33 and 184.55 is: 254.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.91 : 426.33 = 184.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.91/426.33 = 184.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.91x = 426.33 × 184.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.91x = 78,677.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,677.07/308.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.69

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