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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.58, 459.95 and 185.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.58, 459.95 and 185.62 is: 278.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.58 : 459.95 = 185.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.58/459.95 = 185.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.58x = 459.95 × 185.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.58x = 85,375.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,375.92/306.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.48

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