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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.33, 414.28 and 183.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.33, 414.28 and 183.69 is: 253.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.33 : 414.28 = 183.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.33/414.28 = 183.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.33x = 414.28 × 183.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.33x = 76,098.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,098.17/300.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.38

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