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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.89, 460.42 and 185.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.89, 460.42 and 185.93 is: 278.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.89 : 460.42 = 185.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.89/460.42 = 185.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.89x = 460.42 × 185.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.89x = 85,607.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,607.04/306.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.95

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