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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.64, 458.31 and 183.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.64, 458.31 and 183.87 is: 275.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.64 : 458.31 = 183.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.64/458.31 = 183.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.64x = 458.31 × 183.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.64x = 84,269.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,269.46/305.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.71

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