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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.22, 415.73 and 183.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.22, 415.73 and 183.21 is: 252.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.22 : 415.73 = 183.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.22/415.73 = 183.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.22x = 415.73 × 183.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.22x = 76,164.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,164.98/301.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.86

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