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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.45, 414.61 and 184.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.45, 414.61 and 184.01 is: 253.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.45 : 414.61 = 184.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.45/414.61 = 184.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.45x = 414.61 × 184.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.45x = 76,293.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,293.65/300.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.93

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