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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.28, 414.24 and 183.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.28, 414.24 and 183.64 is: 253.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.28 : 414.24 = 183.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.28/414.24 = 183.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.28x = 414.24 × 183.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.28x = 76,071.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,071.03/300.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.33

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