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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.42, 460.92 and 185.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.42, 460.92 and 185.68 is: 278.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.42 : 460.92 = 185.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.42/460.92 = 185.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.42x = 460.92 × 185.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.42x = 85,583.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,583.63/307.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.39

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