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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.84, 415.16 and 184.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.84, 415.16 and 184.40 is: 254.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.84 : 415.16 = 184.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.84/415.16 = 184.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.84x = 415.16 × 184.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.84x = 76,555.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,555.50/300.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.47

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