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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.67, 460.53 and 185.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.67, 460.53 and 185.54 is: 277.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.67 : 460.53 = 185.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.67/460.53 = 185.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.67x = 460.53 × 185.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.67x = 85,444.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,444.43/307.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.72

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