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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.87, 458.72 and 184.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.87, 458.72 and 184.16 is: 276.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.87 : 458.72 = 184.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.87/458.72 = 184.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.87x = 458.72 × 184.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.87x = 84,474.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,474.66/305.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.18

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