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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.19, 426.66 and 184.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.19, 426.66 and 184.83 is: 255.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.19 : 426.66 = 184.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.19/426.66 = 184.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.19x = 426.66 × 184.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.19x = 78,857.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,857.43/309.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.05

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