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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.85, 416.50 and 183.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.85, 416.50 and 183.76 is: 253.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.85 : 416.50 = 183.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.85/416.50 = 183.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.85x = 416.50 × 183.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.85x = 76,534.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,534.54/301.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.56

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