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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.74, 460.67 and 182.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.74, 460.67 and 182.25 is: 272.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.74 : 460.67 = 182.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.74/460.67 = 182.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.74x = 460.67 × 182.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.74x = 83,957.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,957.99/307.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.82

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