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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.29, 458.97 and 184.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.29, 458.97 and 184.43 is: 276.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.29 : 458.97 = 184.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.29/458.97 = 184.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.29x = 458.97 × 184.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.29x = 84,645.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,645.54/306.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.36

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