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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.57, 458.71 and 182.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.57, 458.71 and 182.72 is: 273.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.57 : 458.71 = 182.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.57/458.71 = 182.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.57x = 458.71 × 182.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.57x = 83,815.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,815.49/306.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.40

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