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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.68, 416.33 and 183.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.68, 416.33 and 183.63 is: 253.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.68 : 416.33 = 183.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.68/416.33 = 183.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.68x = 416.33 × 183.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.68x = 76,450.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,450.68/301.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.42

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