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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.46, 416.04 and 183.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.46, 416.04 and 183.42 is: 253.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.46 : 416.04 = 183.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.46/416.04 = 183.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.46x = 416.04 × 183.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.46x = 76,309.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,309.37/301.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.14

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