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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.01, 458.19 and 183.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.01, 458.19 and 183.35 is: 275.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.01 : 458.19 = 183.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.01/458.19 = 183.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.01x = 458.19 × 183.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.01x = 84,006.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,006.85/305.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.42

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