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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.77, 468.60 and 184.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.77, 468.60 and 184.45 is: 276.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.77 : 468.60 = 184.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.77/468.60 = 184.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.77x = 468.60 × 184.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.77x = 86,432.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,432.35/312.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.34

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