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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.43, 415.86 and 183.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.43, 415.86 and 183.36 is: 252.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.43 : 415.86 = 183.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.43/415.86 = 183.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.43x = 415.86 × 183.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.43x = 76,252.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,252.09/301.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.97

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