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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.24, 457.86 and 183.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.24, 457.86 and 183.74 is: 275.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.24 : 457.86 = 183.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.24/457.86 = 183.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.24x = 457.86 × 183.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.24x = 84,127.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,127.20/305.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.61

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