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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.64, 414.75 and 184.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.64, 414.75 and 184.27 is: 254.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.64 : 414.75 = 184.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.64/414.75 = 184.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.64x = 414.75 × 184.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.64x = 76,425.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,425.98/300.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.21

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