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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.78, 458.68 and 184.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.78, 458.68 and 184.16 is: 276.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.78 : 458.68 = 184.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.78/458.68 = 184.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.78x = 458.68 × 184.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.78x = 84,470.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,470.51/305.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.25

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