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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.52, 414.66 and 182.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.52, 414.66 and 182.44 is: 251.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.52 : 414.66 = 182.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.52/414.66 = 182.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.52x = 414.66 × 182.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.52x = 75,650.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,650.57/300.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.73

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