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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.31, 415.76 and 184.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.31, 415.76 and 184.91 is: 255.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.31 : 415.76 = 184.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.31/415.76 = 184.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.31x = 415.76 × 184.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.31x = 76,877.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,877.26/301.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.14

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