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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.76, 456.65 and 182.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.76, 456.65 and 182.87 is: 274.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.76 : 456.65 = 182.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.76/456.65 = 182.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.76x = 456.65 × 182.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.76x = 83,504.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,504.39/304.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.00

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