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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.97, 458.34 and 183.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.97, 458.34 and 183.86 is: 275.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.97 : 458.34 = 183.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.97/458.34 = 183.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.97x = 458.34 × 183.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.97x = 84,270.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,270.39/305.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.42

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