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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.88, 415.41 and 184.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.88, 415.41 and 184.64 is: 254.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.88 : 415.41 = 184.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.88/415.41 = 184.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.88x = 415.41 × 184.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.88x = 76,701.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,701.30/300.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.93

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