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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.94, 426.34 and 184.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.94, 426.34 and 184.62 is: 254.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.94 : 426.34 = 184.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.94/426.34 = 184.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.94x = 426.34 × 184.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.94x = 78,710.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,710.89/308.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.78

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