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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.92, 426.28 and 184.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.92, 426.28 and 184.55 is: 254.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.92 : 426.28 = 184.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.92/426.28 = 184.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.92x = 426.28 × 184.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.92x = 78,669.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,669.97/308.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.66

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