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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.17, 414.30 and 183.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.17, 414.30 and 183.80 is: 253.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.17 : 414.30 = 183.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.17/414.30 = 183.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.17x = 414.30 × 183.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.17x = 76,146.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,146.27/300.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.68

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