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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.06, 414.15 and 183.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.06, 414.15 and 183.74 is: 253.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.06 : 414.15 = 183.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.06/414.15 = 183.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.06x = 414.15 × 183.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.06x = 76,095.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,095.92/300.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.60

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