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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.09, 414.07 and 183.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.09, 414.07 and 183.63 is: 253.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.09 : 414.07 = 183.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.09/414.07 = 183.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.09x = 414.07 × 183.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.09x = 76,035.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,035.67/300.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.38

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