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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.18, 415.64 and 183.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.18, 415.64 and 183.12 is: 252.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.18 : 415.64 = 183.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.18/415.64 = 183.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.18x = 415.64 × 183.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.18x = 76,112.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,112.00/301.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.71

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