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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.14, 415.48 and 183.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.14, 415.48 and 183.17 is: 252.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.14 : 415.48 = 183.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.14/415.48 = 183.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.14x = 415.48 × 183.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.14x = 76,103.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,103.47/301.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.72

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