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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.58, 414.76 and 184.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.58, 414.76 and 184.12 is: 254.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.58 : 414.76 = 184.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.58/414.76 = 184.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.58x = 414.76 × 184.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.58x = 76,365.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,365.61/300.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.06

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