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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.87, 416.45 and 183.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.87, 416.45 and 183.80 is: 253.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.87 : 416.45 = 183.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.87/416.45 = 183.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.87x = 416.45 × 183.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.87x = 76,545.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,545.01/301.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.57

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