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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.72, 460.30 and 185.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.72, 460.30 and 185.72 is: 277.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.72 : 460.30 = 185.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.72/460.30 = 185.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.72x = 460.30 × 185.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.72x = 85,486.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,486.92/307.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.81

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