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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.92, 414.99 and 182.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.92, 414.99 and 182.79 is: 252.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.92 : 414.99 = 182.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.92/414.99 = 182.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.92x = 414.99 × 182.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.92x = 75,856.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,856.02/300.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.08

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