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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.32, 460.94 and 185.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.32, 460.94 and 185.54 is: 278.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.32 : 460.94 = 185.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.32/460.94 = 185.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.32x = 460.94 × 185.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.32x = 85,522.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,522.81/307.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.29

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