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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.74, 457.98 and 183.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.74, 457.98 and 183.88 is: 275.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.74 : 457.98 = 183.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.74/457.98 = 183.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.74x = 457.98 × 183.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.74x = 84,213.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,213.36/305.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.44

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