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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.18, 414.30 and 182.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.18, 414.30 and 182.25 is: 251.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.18 : 414.30 = 182.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.18/414.30 = 182.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.18x = 414.30 × 182.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.18x = 75,506.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,506.18/300.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.54

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