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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.93, 415.29 and 184.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.93, 415.29 and 184.50 is: 254.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.93 : 415.29 = 184.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.93/415.29 = 184.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.93x = 415.29 × 184.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.93x = 76,621.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,621.01/300.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.61

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