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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.90, 415.19 and 182.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.90, 415.19 and 182.85 is: 252.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.90 : 415.19 = 182.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.90/415.19 = 182.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.90x = 415.19 × 182.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.90x = 75,916.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,916.58/300.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.30

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