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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.30, 414.11 and 182.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.30, 414.11 and 182.29 is: 251.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.30 : 414.11 = 182.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.30/414.11 = 182.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.30x = 414.11 × 182.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.30x = 75,487.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,487.53/300.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.38

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