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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.73, 414.97 and 184.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.73, 414.97 and 184.27 is: 254.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.73 : 414.97 = 184.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.73/414.97 = 184.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.73x = 414.97 × 184.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.73x = 76,466.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,466.52/300.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.27

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