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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.76, 459.43 and 184.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.76, 459.43 and 184.75 is: 276.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.76 : 459.43 = 184.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.76/459.43 = 184.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.76x = 459.43 × 184.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.76x = 84,879.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,879.80/306.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.70

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