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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.05, 415.26 and 184.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.05, 415.26 and 184.50 is: 254.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.05 : 415.26 = 184.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.05/415.26 = 184.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.05x = 415.26 × 184.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.05x = 76,615.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,615.47/301.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.49

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