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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.72, 459.63 and 184.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.72, 459.63 and 184.77 is: 276.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.72 : 459.63 = 184.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.72/459.63 = 184.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.72x = 459.63 × 184.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.72x = 84,925.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,925.84/306.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.88

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