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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.89, 415.18 and 182.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.89, 415.18 and 182.80 is: 252.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.89 : 415.18 = 182.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.89/415.18 = 182.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.89x = 415.18 × 182.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.89x = 75,895.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,895.65/300.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.24

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