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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.14, 415.45 and 183.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.14, 415.45 and 183.07 is: 252.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.14 : 415.45 = 183.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.14/415.45 = 183.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.14x = 415.45 × 183.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.14x = 76,057.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,057.18/301.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.56

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