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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.60, 414.66 and 184.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.60, 414.66 and 184.08 is: 253.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.60 : 414.66 = 184.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.60/414.66 = 184.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.60x = 414.66 × 184.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.60x = 76,330.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,330.61/300.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.93

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