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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.88, 460.15 and 185.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.88, 460.15 and 185.38 is: 277.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.88 : 460.15 = 185.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.88/460.15 = 185.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.88x = 460.15 × 185.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.88x = 85,302.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,302.61/306.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.97

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