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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.64, 459.96 and 185.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.64, 459.96 and 185.68 is: 278.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.64 : 459.96 = 185.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.64/459.96 = 185.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.64x = 459.96 × 185.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.64x = 85,405.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,405.37/306.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.52

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