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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.42, 414.63 and 184.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.42, 414.63 and 184.05 is: 254.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.42 : 414.63 = 184.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.42/414.63 = 184.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.42x = 414.63 × 184.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.42x = 76,312.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,312.65/300.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.02

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