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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.91, 415.21 and 182.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.91, 415.21 and 182.91 is: 252.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.91 : 415.21 = 182.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.91/415.21 = 182.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.91x = 415.21 × 182.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.91x = 75,944.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,944.00/300.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.38

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