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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.66, 416.28 and 183.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.66, 416.28 and 183.64 is: 253.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.66 : 416.28 = 183.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.66/416.28 = 183.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.66x = 416.28 × 183.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.66x = 76,445.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,445.66/301.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.42

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