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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.38, 414.52 and 182.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.38, 414.52 and 182.37 is: 251.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.38 : 414.52 = 182.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.38/414.52 = 182.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.38x = 414.52 × 182.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.38x = 75,595.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,595.56/300.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.66

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