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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.10, 415.47 and 183.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.10, 415.47 and 183.05 is: 252.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.10 : 415.47 = 183.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.10/415.47 = 183.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.10x = 415.47 × 183.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.10x = 76,051.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,051.78/301.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.58

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