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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.13, 414.20 and 183.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.13, 414.20 and 183.71 is: 253.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.13 : 414.20 = 183.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.13/414.20 = 183.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.13x = 414.20 × 183.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.13x = 76,092.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,092.68/300.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.53

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