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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.92, 415.16 and 182.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.92, 415.16 and 182.88 is: 252.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.92 : 415.16 = 182.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.92/415.16 = 182.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.92x = 415.16 × 182.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.92x = 75,924.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,924.46/300.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.31

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