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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.55, 458.42 and 183.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.55, 458.42 and 183.78 is: 275.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.55 : 458.42 = 183.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.55/458.42 = 183.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.55x = 458.42 × 183.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.55x = 84,247.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,247.51/305.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.72

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