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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.62, 414.75 and 182.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.62, 414.75 and 182.56 is: 251.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.62 : 414.75 = 182.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.62/414.75 = 182.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.62x = 414.75 × 182.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.62x = 75,716.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,716.76/300.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.87

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