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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.20, 415.64 and 183.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.20, 415.64 and 183.24 is: 252.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.20 : 415.64 = 183.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.20/415.64 = 183.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.20x = 415.64 × 183.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.20x = 76,161.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,161.87/301.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.86

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