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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.69, 459.34 and 184.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.69, 459.34 and 184.69 is: 276.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.69 : 459.34 = 184.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.69/459.34 = 184.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.69x = 459.34 × 184.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.69x = 84,835.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,835.50/306.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.62

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