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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.79, 415.00 and 182.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.79, 415.00 and 182.81 is: 252.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.79 : 415.00 = 182.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.79/415.00 = 182.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.79x = 415.00 × 182.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.79x = 75,863.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,863.62/300.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.22

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