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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301, 415.49 and 184.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301, 415.49 and 184.56 is: 254.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301 : 415.49 = 184.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301/415.49 = 184.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301x = 415.49 × 184.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301x = 76,682.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,682.83/301
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.76

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