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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.82, 460.58 and 184.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.82, 460.58 and 184.49 is: 276.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.82 : 460.58 = 184.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.82/460.58 = 184.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.82x = 460.58 × 184.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.82x = 84,969.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,969.18/307.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.04

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