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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.91, 415.14 and 182.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.91, 415.14 and 182.83 is: 252.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.91 : 415.14 = 182.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.91/415.14 = 182.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.91x = 415.14 × 182.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.91x = 75,902.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,902.20/300.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.24

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