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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.94, 415.33 and 184.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.94, 415.33 and 184.50 is: 254.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.94 : 415.33 = 184.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.94/415.33 = 184.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.94x = 415.33 × 184.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.94x = 76,627.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,627.92/300.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.63

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