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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.37, 456.57 and 182.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.37, 456.57 and 182.37 is: 273.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.37 : 456.57 = 182.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.37/456.57 = 182.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.37x = 456.57 × 182.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.37x = 83,263.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,263.99/304.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.56

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