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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.49, 460.73 and 185.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.49, 460.73 and 185.79 is: 278.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.49 : 460.73 = 185.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.49/460.73 = 185.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.49x = 460.73 × 185.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.49x = 85,599.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,599.49/307.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.38

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