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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.78, 414.97 and 182.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.78, 414.97 and 182.71 is: 252.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.78 : 414.97 = 182.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.78/414.97 = 182.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.78x = 414.97 × 182.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.78x = 75,817.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,817.92/300.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.07

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