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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.88, 456.84 and 182.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.88, 456.84 and 182.99 is: 274.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.88 : 456.84 = 182.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.88/456.84 = 182.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.88x = 456.84 × 182.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.88x = 83,597.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,597.15/304.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.20

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