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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.08, 414.16 and 182.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.08, 414.16 and 182.10 is: 251.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.08 : 414.16 = 182.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.08/414.16 = 182.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.08x = 414.16 × 182.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.08x = 75,418.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,418.54/300.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.33

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