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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.97, 457.80 and 182.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.97, 457.80 and 182.11 is: 272.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.97 : 457.80 = 182.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.97/457.80 = 182.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.97x = 457.80 × 182.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.97x = 83,368.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,368.99/305.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.48

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