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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.79, 460.19 and 185.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.79, 460.19 and 185.15 is: 277.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.79 : 460.19 = 185.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.79/460.19 = 185.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.79x = 460.19 × 185.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.79x = 85,204.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,204.18/306.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.73

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