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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.98, 464.98 and 182.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.98, 464.98 and 182.54 is: 273.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.98 : 464.98 = 182.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.98/464.98 = 182.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.98x = 464.98 × 182.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.98x = 84,877.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,877.45/309.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.82

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