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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.98, 415.36 and 182.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.98, 415.36 and 182.98 is: 252.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.98 : 415.36 = 182.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.98/415.36 = 182.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.98x = 415.36 × 182.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.98x = 76,002.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,002.57/300.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.52

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