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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.91, 458.06 and 184.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.91, 458.06 and 184.01 is: 275.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.91 : 458.06 = 184.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.91/458.06 = 184.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.91x = 458.06 × 184.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.91x = 84,286.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,286.02/305.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.52

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