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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.68, 458.30 and 183.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.68, 458.30 and 183.92 is: 275.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.68 : 458.30 = 183.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.68/458.30 = 183.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.68x = 458.30 × 183.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.68x = 84,289.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,289.56/305.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.74

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