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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.28, 414.38 and 182.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.28, 414.38 and 182.25 is: 251.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.28 : 414.38 = 182.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.28/414.38 = 182.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.28x = 414.38 × 182.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.28x = 75,520.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,520.76/300.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.50

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