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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.06, 415.34 and 184.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.06, 415.34 and 184.69 is: 254.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.06 : 415.34 = 184.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.06/415.34 = 184.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.06x = 415.34 × 184.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.06x = 76,709.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,709.14/301.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.80

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