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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.14, 416.86 and 184.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.14, 416.86 and 184.17 is: 254.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.14 : 416.86 = 184.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.14/416.86 = 184.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.14x = 416.86 × 184.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.14x = 76,773.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,773.11/302.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.10

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