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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.04, 459.24 and 184.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.04, 459.24 and 184.54 is: 276.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.04 : 459.24 = 184.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.04/459.24 = 184.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.04x = 459.24 × 184.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.04x = 84,748.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,748.15/306.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.92

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