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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.09, 460.15 and 183.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.09, 460.15 and 183.45 is: 274.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.09 : 460.15 = 183.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.09/460.15 = 183.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.09x = 460.15 × 183.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.09x = 84,414.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,414.06/307.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.89

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