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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.03, 456.16 and 182.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.03, 456.16 and 182.38 is: 273.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.03 : 456.16 = 182.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.03/456.16 = 182.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.03x = 456.16 × 182.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.03x = 83,192.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,192.27/304.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.63

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