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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.51, 414.59 and 183.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.51, 414.59 and 183.87 is: 253.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.51 : 414.59 = 183.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.51/414.59 = 183.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.51x = 414.59 × 183.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.51x = 76,229.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,229.74/300.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.67

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