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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.59, 459.14 and 184.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.59, 459.14 and 184.55 is: 276.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.59 : 459.14 = 184.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.59/459.14 = 184.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.59x = 459.14 × 184.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.59x = 84,731.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,731.07/306.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.37

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