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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.09, 426.50 and 184.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.09, 426.50 and 184.73 is: 254.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.09 : 426.50 = 184.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.09/426.50 = 184.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.09x = 426.50 × 184.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.09x = 78,785.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,785.21/309.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.89

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