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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.91, 416.65 and 183.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.91, 416.65 and 183.97 is: 253.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.91 : 416.65 = 183.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.91/416.65 = 183.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.91x = 416.65 × 183.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.91x = 76,651.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,651.10/301.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.89

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