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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.30, 460.64 and 184.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.30, 460.64 and 184.99 is: 277.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.30 : 460.64 = 184.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.30/460.64 = 184.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.30x = 460.64 × 184.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.30x = 85,213.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,213.79/307.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.30

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