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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.33, 426.87 and 184.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.33, 426.87 and 184.97 is: 255.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.33 : 426.87 = 184.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.33/426.87 = 184.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.33x = 426.87 × 184.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.33x = 78,956.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,956.01/309.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.25

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