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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300, 414.14 and 183.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300, 414.14 and 183.63 is: 253.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300 : 414.14 = 183.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300/414.14 = 183.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300x = 414.14 × 183.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300x = 76,047.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,047.61/300
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.49

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