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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.12, 414.23 and 182.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.12, 414.23 and 182.13 is: 251.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.12 : 414.23 = 182.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.12/414.23 = 182.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.12x = 414.23 × 182.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.12x = 75,443.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,443.71/300.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.38

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