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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.19, 414 and 182.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.19, 414 and 182.15 is: 251.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.19 : 414 = 182.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.19/414 = 182.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.19x = 414 × 182.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.19x = 75,410.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,410.10/300.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.21

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