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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.67, 414.84 and 184.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.67, 414.84 and 184.21 is: 254.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.67 : 414.84 = 184.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.67/414.84 = 184.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.67x = 414.84 × 184.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.67x = 76,417.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,417.68/300.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.16

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