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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.13, 460.68 and 185.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.13, 460.68 and 185.42 is: 278.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.13 : 460.68 = 185.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.13/460.68 = 185.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.13x = 460.68 × 185.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.13x = 85,416.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,416.98/307.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.12

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