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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.39, 457.94 and 183.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.39, 457.94 and 183.62 is: 275.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.39 : 457.94 = 183.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.39/457.94 = 183.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.39x = 457.94 × 183.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.39x = 84,086.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,086.94/305.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.34

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