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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.88, 415.29 and 182.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.88, 415.29 and 182.89 is: 252.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.88 : 415.29 = 182.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.88/415.29 = 182.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.88x = 415.29 × 182.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.88x = 75,952.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,952.39/300.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.43

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