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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.42, 416.01 and 184.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.42, 416.01 and 184.96 is: 255.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.42 : 416.01 = 184.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.42/416.01 = 184.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.42x = 416.01 × 184.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.42x = 76,945.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,945.21/301.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.28

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