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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.98, 415.35 and 184.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.98, 415.35 and 184.54 is: 254.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.98 : 415.35 = 184.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.98/415.35 = 184.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.98x = 415.35 × 184.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.98x = 76,648.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,648.69/300.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.66

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