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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.72, 414.78 and 184.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.72, 414.78 and 184.26 is: 254.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.72 : 414.78 = 184.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.72/414.78 = 184.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.72x = 414.78 × 184.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.72x = 76,427.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,427.36/300.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.15

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