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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.11, 415.61 and 184.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.11, 415.61 and 184.77 is: 255.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.11 : 415.61 = 184.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.11/415.61 = 184.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.11x = 415.61 × 184.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.11x = 76,792.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,792.26/301.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.03

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