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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.65, 414.95 and 184.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.65, 414.95 and 184.23 is: 254.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.65 : 414.95 = 184.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.65/414.95 = 184.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.65x = 414.95 × 184.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.65x = 76,445.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,445.32/300.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.27

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