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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.61, 456.93 and 183.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.61, 456.93 and 183.65 is: 275.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.61 : 456.93 = 183.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.61/456.93 = 183.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.61x = 456.93 × 183.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.61x = 83,915.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,915.19/304.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.48

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