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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.36, 415.74 and 184.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.36, 415.74 and 184.90 is: 255.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.36 : 415.74 = 184.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.36/415.74 = 184.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.36x = 415.74 × 184.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.36x = 76,870.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,870.33/301.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.08

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