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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.62, 416.31 and 183.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.62, 416.31 and 183.63 is: 253.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.62 : 416.31 = 183.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.62/416.31 = 183.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.62x = 416.31 × 183.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.62x = 76,444.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,444.01/301.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.45

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