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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.76, 414.96 and 184.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.76, 414.96 and 184.24 is: 254.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.76 : 414.96 = 184.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.76/414.96 = 184.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.76x = 414.96 × 184.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.76x = 76,452.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,452.23/300.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.20

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