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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.12, 456.76 and 182.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.12, 456.76 and 182.60 is: 274.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.12 : 456.76 = 182.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.12/456.76 = 182.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.12x = 456.76 × 182.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.12x = 83,404.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,404.38/304.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.25

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