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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.29, 455.73 and 182.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.29, 455.73 and 182.28 is: 273.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.29 : 455.73 = 182.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.29/455.73 = 182.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.29x = 455.73 × 182.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.29x = 83,070.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,070.46/304.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.00

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