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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.38, 415.92 and 184.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.38, 415.92 and 184.95 is: 255.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.38 : 415.92 = 184.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.38/415.92 = 184.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.38x = 415.92 × 184.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.38x = 76,924.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,924.40/301.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.24

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