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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.07, 426.53 and 184.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.07, 426.53 and 184.74 is: 254.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.07 : 426.53 = 184.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.07/426.53 = 184.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.07x = 426.53 × 184.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.07x = 78,796.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,796.01/309.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.94

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