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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.39, 415.87 and 183.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.39, 415.87 and 183.29 is: 252.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.39 : 415.87 = 183.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.39/415.87 = 183.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.39x = 415.87 × 183.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.39x = 76,222.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,222.27/301.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.90

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