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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.96, 460.21 and 185.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.96, 460.21 and 185.20 is: 277.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.96 : 460.21 = 185.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.96/460.21 = 185.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.96x = 460.21 × 185.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.96x = 85,227.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,227.66/306.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.65

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