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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.25, 414.37 and 183.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.25, 414.37 and 183.84 is: 253.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.25 : 414.37 = 183.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.25/414.37 = 183.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.25x = 414.37 × 183.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.25x = 76,177.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,177.78/300.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.71

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