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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.48, 414.66 and 182.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.48, 414.66 and 182.49 is: 251.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.48 : 414.66 = 182.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.48/414.66 = 182.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.48x = 414.66 × 182.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.48x = 75,671.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,671.30/300.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.83

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