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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.94, 426.20 and 184.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.94, 426.20 and 184.54 is: 254.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.94 : 426.20 = 184.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.94/426.20 = 184.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.94x = 426.20 × 184.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.94x = 78,650.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,650.95/308.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.58

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