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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.31, 457.95 and 183.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.31, 457.95 and 183.54 is: 275.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.31 : 457.95 = 183.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.31/457.95 = 183.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.31x = 457.95 × 183.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.31x = 84,052.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,052.14/305.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.30

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