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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.86, 416.48 and 183.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.86, 416.48 and 183.83 is: 253.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.86 : 416.48 = 183.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.86/416.48 = 183.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.86x = 416.48 × 183.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.86x = 76,558.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,558.52/301.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.62

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