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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.40, 456.80 and 182.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.40, 456.80 and 182.92 is: 274.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.40 : 456.80 = 182.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.40/456.80 = 182.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.40x = 456.80 × 182.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.40x = 83,557.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,557.86/304.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.50

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