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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.79, 415.14 and 182.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.79, 415.14 and 182.78 is: 252.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.79 : 415.14 = 182.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.79/415.14 = 182.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.79x = 415.14 × 182.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.79x = 75,877.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,877.21/300.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.26

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