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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.94, 459.50 and 184.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.94, 459.50 and 184.83 is: 276.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.94 : 459.50 = 184.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.94/459.50 = 184.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.94x = 459.50 × 184.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.94x = 84,929.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,929.84/306.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.70

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