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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.76, 414.80 and 184.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.76, 414.80 and 184.12 is: 253.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.76 : 414.80 = 184.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.76/414.80 = 184.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.76x = 414.80 × 184.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.76x = 76,372.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,372.06/300.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.93

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