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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.14, 414.06 and 183.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.14, 414.06 and 183.77 is: 253.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.14 : 414.06 = 183.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.14/414.06 = 183.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.14x = 414.06 × 183.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.14x = 76,089.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,089.74/300.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.52

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