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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.12, 455.10 and 182.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.12, 455.10 and 182.44 is: 273.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.12 : 455.10 = 182.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.12/455.10 = 182.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.12x = 455.10 × 182.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.12x = 83,028.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,028.44/304.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.01

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