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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.48, 414.68 and 184.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.48, 414.68 and 184.08 is: 254.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.48 : 414.68 = 184.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.48/414.68 = 184.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.48x = 414.68 × 184.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.48x = 76,334.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,334.29/300.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.04

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