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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.01, 457.64 and 183.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.01, 457.64 and 183.36 is: 275.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.01 : 457.64 = 183.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.01/457.64 = 183.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.01x = 457.64 × 183.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.01x = 83,911.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,911.95/305.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.11

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