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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.64, 459.96 and 184.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.64, 459.96 and 184.96 is: 277.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.64 : 459.96 = 184.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.64/459.96 = 184.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.64x = 459.96 × 184.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.64x = 85,074.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,074.20/306.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.44

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