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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.69, 415.02 and 182.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.69, 415.02 and 182.73 is: 252.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.69 : 415.02 = 182.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.69/415.02 = 182.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.69x = 415.02 × 182.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.69x = 75,836.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,836.60/300.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.21

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