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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.57, 414.87 and 182.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.57, 414.87 and 182.55 is: 251.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.57 : 414.87 = 182.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.57/414.87 = 182.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.57x = 414.87 × 182.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.57x = 75,734.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,734.52/300.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.97

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