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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.14, 414.21 and 183.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.14, 414.21 and 183.70 is: 253.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.14 : 414.21 = 183.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.14/414.21 = 183.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.14x = 414.21 × 183.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.14x = 76,091.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,091.58/300.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.52

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