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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.34, 426.74 and 184.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.34, 426.74 and 184.94 is: 255.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.34 : 426.74 = 184.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.34/426.74 = 184.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.34x = 426.74 × 184.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.34x = 78,919.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,919.16/309.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.13

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