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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.53, 416.15 and 183.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.53, 416.15 and 183.50 is: 253.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.53 : 416.15 = 183.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.53/416.15 = 183.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.53x = 416.15 × 183.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.53x = 76,363.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,363.53/301.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.25

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