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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.34, 415.90 and 183.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.34, 415.90 and 183.32 is: 253.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.34 : 415.90 = 183.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.34/415.90 = 183.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.34x = 415.90 × 183.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.34x = 76,242.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,242.79/301.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.01

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