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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.12, 413.96 and 183.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.12, 413.96 and 183.74 is: 253.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.12 : 413.96 = 183.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.12/413.96 = 183.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.12x = 413.96 × 183.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.12x = 76,061.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,061.01/300.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.44

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