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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.35, 426.84 and 183.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.35, 426.84 and 183.27 is: 252.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.35 : 426.84 = 183.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.35/426.84 = 183.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.35x = 426.84 × 183.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.35x = 78,226.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,226.97/309.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.88

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