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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.04, 414.10 and 183.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.04, 414.10 and 183.72 is: 253.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.04 : 414.10 = 183.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.04/414.10 = 183.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.04x = 414.10 × 183.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.04x = 76,078.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,078.45/300.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.56

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