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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.39, 414.36 and 183.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.39, 414.36 and 183.75 is: 253.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.39 : 414.36 = 183.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.39/414.36 = 183.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.39x = 414.36 × 183.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.39x = 76,138.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,138.65/300.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.47

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