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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.80, 458.15 and 183.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.80, 458.15 and 183.83 is: 275.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.80 : 458.15 = 183.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.80/458.15 = 183.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.80x = 458.15 × 183.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.80x = 84,218.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,218.50/305.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.41

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