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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.64, 459.49 and 184.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.64, 459.49 and 184.77 is: 276.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.64 : 459.49 = 184.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.64/459.49 = 184.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.64x = 459.49 × 184.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.64x = 84,899.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,899.97/306.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.87

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