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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.59, 459.37 and 184.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.59, 459.37 and 184.60 is: 276.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.59 : 459.37 = 184.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.59/459.37 = 184.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.59x = 459.37 × 184.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.59x = 84,798.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,798.09/306.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.59

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