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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.18, 414.25 and 182.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.18, 414.25 and 182.13 is: 251.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.18 : 414.25 = 182.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.18/414.25 = 182.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.18x = 414.25 × 182.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.18x = 75,447.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,447.35/300.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.34

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