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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.54, 414.79 and 184.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.54, 414.79 and 184.22 is: 254.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.54 : 414.79 = 184.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.54/414.79 = 184.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.54x = 414.79 × 184.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.54x = 76,412.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,412.61/300.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.25

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