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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.12, 414.22 and 183.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.12, 414.22 and 183.78 is: 253.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.12 : 414.22 = 183.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.12/414.22 = 183.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.12x = 414.22 × 183.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.12x = 76,125.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,125.35/300.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.65

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