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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.36, 414.57 and 182.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.36, 414.57 and 182.43 is: 251.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.36 : 414.57 = 182.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.36/414.57 = 182.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.36x = 414.57 × 182.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.36x = 75,630.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,630.01/300.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.80

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