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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.14, 414.28 and 182.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.14, 414.28 and 182.12 is: 251.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.14 : 414.28 = 182.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.14/414.28 = 182.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.14x = 414.28 × 182.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.14x = 75,446.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,446.83/300.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.37

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