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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.75, 415.05 and 184.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.75, 415.05 and 184.32 is: 254.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.75 : 415.05 = 184.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.75/415.05 = 184.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.75x = 415.05 × 184.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.75x = 76,502.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,502.02/300.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.37

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