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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.20, 414.06 and 183.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.20, 414.06 and 183.80 is: 253.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.20 : 414.06 = 183.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.20/414.06 = 183.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.20x = 414.06 × 183.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.20x = 76,104.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,104.23/300.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.51

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