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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.93, 416.67 and 183.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.93, 416.67 and 183.88 is: 253.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.93 : 416.67 = 183.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.93/416.67 = 183.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.93x = 416.67 × 183.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.93x = 76,617.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,617.28/301.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.76

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