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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.55, 460.17 and 185.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.55, 460.17 and 185.90 is: 278.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.55 : 460.17 = 185.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.55/460.17 = 185.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.55x = 460.17 × 185.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.55x = 85,543.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,543.30/307.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.15

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