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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.84, 457.72 and 183.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.84, 457.72 and 183.64 is: 275.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.84 : 457.72 = 183.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.84/457.72 = 183.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.84x = 457.72 × 183.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.84x = 84,055.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,055.70/304.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.74

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