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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.06, 426.47 and 184.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.06, 426.47 and 184.75 is: 254.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.06 : 426.47 = 184.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.06/426.47 = 184.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.06x = 426.47 × 184.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.06x = 78,790.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,790.33/309.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.94

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