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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.20, 414.30 and 183.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.20, 414.30 and 183.68 is: 253.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.20 : 414.30 = 183.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.20/414.30 = 183.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.20x = 414.30 × 183.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.20x = 76,098.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,098.62/300.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.49

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