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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.05, 459.47 and 182.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.05, 459.47 and 182.87 is: 274.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.05 : 459.47 = 182.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.05/459.47 = 182.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.05x = 459.47 × 182.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.05x = 84,025.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,025.75/306.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.55

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