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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.80, 415.04 and 182.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.80, 415.04 and 182.76 is: 252.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.80 : 415.04 = 182.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.80/415.04 = 182.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.80x = 415.04 × 182.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.80x = 75,852.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,852.71/300.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.17

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