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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300, 414.01 and 182.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300, 414.01 and 182.00 is: 251.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300 : 414.01 = 182.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300/414.01 = 182.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300x = 414.01 × 182.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300x = 75,346.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,346.84/300
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.16

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