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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.16, 458.56 and 184.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.16, 458.56 and 184.57 is: 276.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.16 : 458.56 = 184.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.16/458.56 = 184.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.16x = 458.56 × 184.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.16x = 84,636.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,636.42/306.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.45

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