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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.55, 414.64 and 182.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.55, 414.64 and 182.48 is: 251.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.55 : 414.64 = 182.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.55/414.64 = 182.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.55x = 414.64 × 182.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.55x = 75,665.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,665.97/300.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.75

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