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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.60, 457.06 and 183.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.60, 457.06 and 183.10 is: 274.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.60 : 457.06 = 183.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.60/457.06 = 183.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.60x = 457.06 × 183.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.60x = 83,687.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,687.69/304.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.75

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