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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.25, 426.75 and 184.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.25, 426.75 and 184.91 is: 255.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.25 : 426.75 = 184.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.25/426.75 = 184.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.25x = 426.75 × 184.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.25x = 78,908.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,908.90/309.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.16

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