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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.02, 426.26 and 184.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.02, 426.26 and 184.64 is: 254.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.02 : 426.26 = 184.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.02/426.26 = 184.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.02x = 426.26 × 184.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.02x = 78,702.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,702.98/309.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.69

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