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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.47, 460.04 and 183.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.47, 460.04 and 183.61 is: 274.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.47 : 460.04 = 183.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.47/460.04 = 183.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.47x = 460.04 × 183.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.47x = 84,467.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,467.94/307.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.72

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