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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.13, 426.58 and 184.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.13, 426.58 and 184.85 is: 255.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.13 : 426.58 = 184.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.13/426.58 = 184.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.13x = 426.58 × 184.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.13x = 78,853.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,853.36/309.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.08

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