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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.28, 415.80 and 184.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.28, 415.80 and 184.84 is: 255.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.28 : 415.80 = 184.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.28/415.80 = 184.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.28x = 415.80 × 184.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.28x = 76,856.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,856.47/301.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.10

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