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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.22, 414.25 and 182.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.22, 414.25 and 182.16 is: 251.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.22 : 414.25 = 182.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.22/414.25 = 182.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.22x = 414.25 × 182.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.22x = 75,459.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,459.32/300.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.35

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