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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.96, 415.33 and 184.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.96, 415.33 and 184.52 is: 254.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.96 : 415.33 = 184.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.96/415.33 = 184.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.96x = 415.33 × 184.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.96x = 76,637.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,637.96/300.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.65

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