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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.08, 413.94 and 183.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.08, 413.94 and 183.56 is: 253.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.08 : 413.94 = 183.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.08/413.94 = 183.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.08x = 413.94 × 183.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.08x = 75,982.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,982.83/300.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.21

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