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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.88, 458.21 and 184.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.88, 458.21 and 184.08 is: 275.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.88 : 458.21 = 184.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.88/458.21 = 184.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.88x = 458.21 × 184.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.88x = 84,347.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,347.30/305.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.75

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