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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.48, 414.58 and 182.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.48, 414.58 and 182.42 is: 251.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.48 : 414.58 = 182.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.48/414.58 = 182.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.48x = 414.58 × 182.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.48x = 75,627.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,627.68/300.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.69

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