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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.53, 457.38 and 183.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.53, 457.38 and 183.43 is: 274.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.53 : 457.38 = 183.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.53/457.38 = 183.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.53x = 457.38 × 183.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.53x = 83,897.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,897.21/305.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.60

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