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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.35, 458.20 and 183.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.35, 458.20 and 183.85 is: 275.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.35 : 458.20 = 183.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.35/458.20 = 183.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.35x = 458.20 × 183.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.35x = 84,240.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,240.07/305.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.88

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