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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.98, 415.06 and 182.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.98, 415.06 and 182.97 is: 252.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.98 : 415.06 = 182.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.98/415.06 = 182.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.98x = 415.06 × 182.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.98x = 75,945.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,945.31/300.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.32

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