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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.07, 415.58 and 184.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.07, 415.58 and 184.70 is: 254.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.07 : 415.58 = 184.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.07/415.58 = 184.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.07x = 415.58 × 184.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.07x = 76,757.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,757.63/301.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.95

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