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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.05, 414.07 and 183.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.05, 414.07 and 183.68 is: 253.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.05 : 414.07 = 183.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.05/414.07 = 183.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.05x = 414.07 × 183.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.05x = 76,053.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,053.85/300.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.47

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