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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.27, 426.78 and 184.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.27, 426.78 and 184.95 is: 255.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.27 : 426.78 = 184.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.27/426.78 = 184.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.27x = 426.78 × 184.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.27x = 78,932.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,932.96/309.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.22

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