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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.35, 427.02 and 184.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.35, 427.02 and 184.97 is: 255.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.35 : 427.02 = 184.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.35/427.02 = 184.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.35x = 427.02 × 184.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.35x = 78,982.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,982.83/309.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.32

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