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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.72, 458.92 and 182.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.72, 458.92 and 182.86 is: 273.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.72 : 458.92 = 182.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.72/458.92 = 182.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.72x = 458.92 × 182.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.72x = 83,916.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,916.51/306.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.59

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